Libya: Frequently Asked Questions
...is placed for examination. 3. Following a period of 10 to 12 months, the application is reviewed by an examiner to make sure that it complies with all requirements in...
West Bank: An Increase in Official Fees
...new schedule will begin after its publication in the official gazette. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@sabaip.com...
UAE: In Hopes of Cyber Peace
...objectives of the new Decree are as follows: -Ensuring the government’s commitment to fight against cybercrime. -Implementing enough measures towards ensuring cyber security. -Setting a national plan to face any...
Saudi Arabia: Counterstrike on Counterfeit Products
...18.2 million pieces. The quantity that was discovered and raided, in contrast, portrays the success of plans and joint efforts exerted by the Commercial Anti-Fraud Department and the Customs Authorities...
Saba IP: Participation in the AIPPI
...you wish to meet with any of our colleagues, or require any additional information, please feel free to email us at Saba IP – Head Office headoffice@sabaip.com or contact us...
Morocco: Three Changes in Regulations
...substantially increased in comparison with their current level. The new schedule of fees is applicable on all new applications as well as applications that have still not matured to registration....
Yemen: No to Counterfeit Drugs
The Court of First Instance in Yemen ruled in favor of the German Company Bayer AG, owner of trademark “ASPIRIN”, against the Royal Pharma Company for distributing and selling infringing...
Trademarks: How to Protect and Use Them in Our Region
...typically exhaustively covers the complete system of law. This also means that trademark protection is on a “first to file” rather than a “first to use” basis, unlike common law...
Saudi Arabia: Consumer Protection Agreement on the Way
The Saudi Customs Authority and the local Consumer Protection Group have signed on a cooperation agreement aiming at combating commercial counterfeiting, protecting intellectual property rights and boosting the national economy....
Saudi Arabia: Code of Ethics for Pharmaceuticals
...ethical and moral values. All pharmaceutical entities are required to abide by this code entirely in order to create an environment of fair competition between pharmaceutical organizations. Furthermore, pharmaceutical marketing...