Bahrain: The “Patent” Situation
The two most commonly asked questions in connection with patent protection in Bahrain are whether such type of protection is possible and how is it achieved. This article addresses these...
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...
GCC: Unified Commercial Anti-Fraud Law Soon
The GCC member states (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates) have recently introduced a new commercial anti-fraud law. The purpose of this law is to...
Saudi Arabia: Semi-Annual Report of the Commercial Anti-Fraud Department
According to the 2008 semi-annual report of the Saudi Commercial Anti-Fraud Department, more than 1966 complaints were filed at the Ministry of Trade and Industry in the first half of...
Kuwait: Examination of Design Applications
...for examination and will be notifying clients accordingly. As for pending patent applications, examination is still put on hold. We will be regularly following-up on this and keeping you updated...
Saudi Arabia: Deadline to Pay Registration Fees Extended
...or upon the issuance of a final ruling in this regard by the Board of Grievances. Should you have any specific inquiries regarding the subject matter, please contact us at info@sabaip.com...
Ethiopia: TMO Simplifies Formalities
...will be a valid attestation by a Notary Public. For further clarification, we list below the statutory requirements for filing a trademark application at the Ethiopian Trademark Office along with...
Oman: Trademark Features of the New Law – What are the Major Changes?
...a mark in commerce will have prior rights over that mark. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@sabaip.com...
Oman: Trademark Features of the New Law – What are the Major Changes?
...a mark in commerce will have prior rights over that mark. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@sabaip.com...
Oman: Class Headings No Longer Acceptable
...a decision in this regard on a case by case basis. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@sabaip.com...