Bahrain: Notification Period of Refusal Extended
...to the granting of protection to 18 months instead of 12. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@sabaip.com...
India: Device Search Now Possible
The Indian Trade Mark Office has started conducting the device search while previously the only search that could be conducted was a word mark search. The device search can be...
Qatar: Authorities Sign MoU with BSA
The Ministry of Economy and Commerce in Qatar has recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Business Software Alliance (BSA), in an effort to boost the country’s anti-piracy...
Jordan: JPTO Amends Patent Protection Term and Annuities Calculation
...priority date, if priority was claimed. Annuity calculations will change accordingly. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@sabaip.com...
Jordan: JPO Introduces New Requirements to Patent Applications
...the formal examination starts, if available. In order to minimize the number of pending applications at JPO, the applicant is advised to inform the JPO of any progress in the...
IIPA Recommendations for 2008: The Numbers are In… Losses are Still High
...Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Lebanon, and Jordan make up US $ 325.8. The losses related to the trade in business and entertainment software, records and music, and books, show a small...
Iraq: Trademark Office Issues Certificates
The Iraqi Trademark Office has issued the first certificates of registration for trademarks that have been pending due to the Israeli Boycott. Although declaring compliance with the Israeli Boycott has...
Iran: Design Registration on its Way
...reporting on the main features of the new law once published. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@sabaip.com...
Jordan: Establishing an IP Rights Law Enforcement Office
...(3) handle complaints about alleged distribution of counterfeit and pirated articles. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@sabaip.com...
Lebanon: A Website for the Brand Protection Group
The Brand Protection Group (BPG) – Lebanon has recently launched a new website (www.brandprotectiongroup.org), with the main purpose of raising awareness to counterfeit activities in Lebanon and effectively addressing the...