Iran: Design Protection for the First Time in the Country
...be commenting on further developments in this regard in due course. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@sabaip.com...
Qatar: TRIPS Agreement in Force
...country in order to implement the obligations under the TRIPS Agreement. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@sabaip.com...
UAE: New IP Laws
...Industrial Drawings, and Designs Law – Trademarks Law – Trade Secrets Law Each of the above draft laws are available on the DIFC website (www.difc.ae) for revision and assessment by...
Oman: Extension of Time Limits
...which entered into force in the country three months later. This came in compliance with Ministerial Resolution no. 37 of 2007 issued earlier in Oman marking the government’s approval of...
Oman: New Implementing Regulations Out
...the Commercial Court. The applicant has more than one chance to argue against the Registrar’s examination results of rejection or conditional acceptance. Renewal application could be filed one year prior...
Bahrain: Annuity Payments Now Possible
...on its setup in preparation for implementing the new regulations and refrained from accepting annuity payments. Should you have any specific inquiries regarding the subject matter, please contact us at news@sabaip.com...
OAPI: Trademark Office Adopts the Ninth Edition
...goods and services from one class to another, deletions, as well as changes in class headings. Should you have any specific inquiries regarding the subject matter, please contact us at info@sabaip.com...
2008 in Playback
...enter in to force in Turkey. – Ethiopia drops the legalization requirement for all documents filed at the Trademark Office except for the power of attorney. – Kuwait begins examination...
Bahrain: The “Patent” Situation
...5. Copy of International Search Report. 6. Copy of International Preliminary Examination Report (if available). The time limits which would normally apply under PCT Articles 22(1) and 39(1)(a) are: Under...
Yemen: More Consumer Protection Measures
...the Yemen Society for Consumer Protection with the appropriate means to achieve the conformity of products to the approved standards. Such means include technical research and inspection, sample testing, evaluation...