Oman: Industrial Design Applications Possible
...Omani Intellectual Property Department is yet to disclose specific formalities regarding examination, publication, registration and renewal. Should you have any specific inquiries regarding the subject matter, please contact us at info@sabaip.com...
Libya: Trademark Law in Effect
...a trademark has been broadened to include trade names, sound marks, and color marks. 2. Collective and certification marks may be registered. 3. Claim of priority, based upon an earlier-filed...
Gaza: Trademark Office Modifies Formalities
...the trademark application is filed. Powers with an older execution date will not be accepted. 2. A copy of the Power of Attorney can be submitted at the time of...
Iraq: Trademark Office Announces Additional Missing Files
...2010, states that the Office will begin the revision of files with registration numbers from 16091 to 22999. In case of any missing documents, owners will be asked to complete all...
India: Further Details Regarding Amended Classification
...examined with respect to previous class 42 trademarks for confusingly similar marks already registered. Should you have any questions regarding the above please feel free to contact us at info@sabaip.com...
IP Highlights : Protection of Trade Secrets
...a company and is not considered general knowledge. A company can always claim protection for the trade secret in order to safeguard its confidential information. Trade secret laws were introduced...
ARIPO: Adopting of Swankomund Protocol
...culture and economy of the African continent; it is compromised of all expressions, whether tangible or intangible, of the traditional culture. These manifestations include verbal expressions such as stories, tales,...
Qatar: e-Transaction and e-Commerce Law Enacted
By virtue of Emiri Decree no.16/2010 Qatar has enacted the e-Transactions and e-Commerce Law. This law is the first complete and comprehensive law in Qatar that deals with the rules...
Saudi Arabia: Landrush Phase for Arabic Domains Officially Begins
The Saudi Arabian Network Information Center (Saudi NIC) and the Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) have recently announced that the Landrush phase for registering a domain name in Arabic...
Lebanon: USPTO Hosts Seminar of Intellectual Property Rights
...as well as increase Lebanese companies’ propensity for creativity and innovation. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@sabaip.com...