Linking the Dots: Navigating the Patent Linkage System in Saudi Arabia
...the regulatory authority from approving potentially infringing products. Generic companies are expected to acquire a freedom-to-operate report, prepared, and signed by a qualified local IP attorney. By way of background,...
Iraq: Sounds Like Arabic
...examination and new filings made on or after January 2, 2023, rescinds the previous practice at the TMO that did not demand the Arabic transliteration of trademarks to be filed...
Updated Classification of Trademarks and Industrial Designs in Gaza
...is worth noting that class 33 and alcoholic goods in class 32 cannot be registered in Gaza. Should you have any questions, or require additional information, please contact us news@sabaip.com...
Record or Perish: New Anti-Counterfeiting Measures in Kenya
...combined approach to tackle infringement or counterfeiting by utilizing all means necessary at the disposal in Kenya. Should you have any questions, or require additional information, please contact us news@sabaip.com...
Back to the GCCPO: Patent Updates from Bahrain and Kuwait
The Gulf Cooperation Council Patent Office (GCCPO) recently announced that it will start accepting new filings and performing formality and substantive examination pursuant to the amended law and regulations designating...
Saudi Arabia: Apostille Convention Enters into Force
...is bound to reduce complexity, timelines, and cost for the private sector in Saudi Arabia. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact us at news@sabaip.com...
2022: Year in Review
...that wording. The new requirement also applies to compound word marks comprised of two or more distinct words that are represented as one word, in which one or more of...
Establishment of the Egyptian Authority for Intellectual Property
...intellectual property rights in Egypt. With this update, Egypt shows its commitment to develop and establish a competent IP system and demonstrates its awareness of the strategic importance of IP...
Destination East Africa: Protecting IP Rights in Ethiopia
...sector and by the export of several commodities. While coffee remains the largest foreign exchange earner, Ethiopia is diversifying exports, and commodities such as gold, sesame, livestock, and horticulture products...
UAE: Legalization No Longer Required for Patent and Design Registration
...previous law. Many of these changes will become apparent with filing, examination, and prosecution with upcoming cases. Should you have any questions, or require additional information, please contact us news@sabaip.com...