UAE: Antitrust Law
The UAE Federal Government introduced a new Federal Antitrust Law no. 4 of 2012. The Law was published in the Official Gazette in December 2012 and will come into force...
UAE: From Similar to Identical
...highly recommended along with the official search. The results of the in-house search will then help us decide whether additional official searches would still be required. Should you have any...
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...
Jordan: An Anti-Counterfeiting Unit Established
...government’s ongoing efforts in protecting both the trademark owners and consumers. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@sabaip.com...
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,...
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...
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...
Arab Contracting Parties to the WIPO Administered Treaties (2013)
...acceded to the WIPO Copyright Treaty which will enter into force on January 31, 2014 Tunisia acceded to the Madrid Protocol which entered into force on October 16, 2013 Saudi...
Saudi Arabia: An Increase in Official Publication Fees
...October 16, 2012, the fees have substantially increased in comparison with their current level. These new rates will be applicable on all filed applications. Should you have any questions, or...