Bahrain: Drugs are not What They Seem
In the intention of combating counterfeit drugs, the Bahraini International Health Regulations Committee is supervising and monitoring the import of all medicines and medical supplies, through inspectors and employees responsible...
Syria: Online Search Possible
Search for published or granted patents in Syria is now possible online, noting that it can only be performed in Arabic. The search can be conducted by using multiple fields...
West Bank: Change in Official Trademark Fees
...schedule dated August 28, 2012, in connection with trademarks. Fees related to the filing of oppositions and counter-statements have increased substantially in comparison with their current level. Regarding pending applications,...
Qatar: Company Law Drafted
The Ministry of Business and Trade in Qatar completed a new draft company law, to facilitate the process of founding commercial establishments and update the current legislation. This law is...
Saudi Arabia: Seizure on Counterfeit Medical Devices
The Customs Authorities raided and destroyed more than 100 million medical devices, coming from many places and for different reasons such as unregulated temperature and lack of storage among other...
Arab Contracting Parties to the WIPO Administered Treaties (2013)
...Patent Law Treaty which entered into force on August 3, 2013 Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@sabaip.com...
Saudi Arabia: 10th Edition Adopted
...amendment upon examination, or at the time of publication or registration. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@sabaip.com...
Saudi Arabia: An Increase in Official Publication Fees
...All applications will be published on the Ministry of Commerce website and not in the Official Gazette “Umm Al Qura” anymore. By virtue of the Ministerial Decree no. 1147, dated...
Iran: A Shift to Electronic
...the IIPO at a later stage to complete the registration requirements. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@sabaip.com...
Saudi Arabia: Counterstrike on Counterfeit Spare Car Parts
...the quality of brake fabrics and oil filters for cars as well as electrical home appliances, computers, audio equipment, lighting and communication devices. Studies show that counterfeit brake fabrics, which...