IP Highlights – Recordal of Licenses in the MENA Region
...sworn Arabic translation; and certificate of incorporation or extract from the commercial register, legalized, with sworn Arabic translation. A license may be recorded for trademark applications pending examination. Morocco: License...
Saudi Arabia: Electronic Filing of Trademark Applications
...for accuracy and precision, and then submit it directly over the Internet. All forms filed via EAS are time/date stamped when received on the STMO server. Pursuant to this system,...
Yemen: Publication Fees Revised
According to Ministerial Decision No. 100 of 2013 (cancelling Ministerial Decision No. 95/2013), most of the fees related to the publication of trademarks, patents and designs have increased in comparison...
GCC: Introducing a Cybercrime Law
...major objectives of this law are as follows: -Ensuring the GCC governments’ commitment to fight against cybercrime. -Implementing strict measures towards ensuring cyber security. -Setting a national plan to face any...
Tunisia: Accepting Domain Names with Two Characters and IDN Letters
...institutions from August 1, 2013 until January 31, 2014 – Open to owners of trademarks filed or registered in the country from October 1, 2013 until January 31, 2014 – Open to...
Navigating the Challenges of Pharmaceutical Trademark Protection in the Arab World
...typical trademark search, a full pharmaceutical trademark availability search should also attempt to cover a selection of sources, including the records of local regulatory authorities. However, there are two limitations...
Saudi Arabia: Accepting PCT Designation
...filed in respect of an international application filed on or after August 3rd, 2013. The Saudi Patent Office (SPO) has issued an official notification that their office will be accepting...
Yemen: Official Weekend
...day following the due date. The same applies to national holidays. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@sabaip.com...
Kurdish Region of Iraq: Local Protection – Black, White and Shades of Gray
...region. Nevertheless, with a TMO for the Kurdish region, trademark owners now have the option of seeking additional local protection in this territory. Owners may either choose to file new...
GCC: A Glance at the New Trademark Law
...be filed separately in each GCC member state for protection. The GCC Trademark Law was initially submitted by the GCC General Secretariat and approved by the GCC Trade Cooperation Committee...