Saudi Arabia and Indonesia have recently inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance their intellectual property (IP) ecosystems. The agreement, formalized during the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) meeting in Geneva, signifies a strategic alliance aimed at synergizing efforts in IP system development. Under this framework, both nations will exchange expertise and tackle [...]
KHARTOUM- The Sudanese Patent Office has reopened and is now accepting new domestic patent applications. However, the processing steps such as registration, examination, and publication remain on hold. Please note that the annuity service is still suspended, and annuity fee payments cannot be processed at this time. For more details or assistance, please get [...]
TRIPOLI – The Libyan Trademark Office has announced that it will begin accepting new trademark applications starting September 2, 2024. Among the new requirements, applicants must submit a legalized Power of Attorney and a company registration document along with their trademark application. Both documents need to be original and must be legalized by the [...]
Bahrain and China have inaugurated a pioneering initiative, the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) pilot program, aimed at accelerating patent examination and fostering innovation collaboration between the two nations. On May 1, 2024, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) and the Bahrain Ministry for Industry and Commerce (MOIC) officially commenced their Memorandum of Understanding [...]
DOHA - The Qatari Ministry of Commerce and Industry has introduced new guidelines aimed at enhancing the validity and accreditation of Power of Attorney. These guidelines, effective immediately, are designed to streamline the process of submitting Power of Attorney to the Trademark and Patent Office. Key Instructions for Acceptance: Notary Seal and Authentication: All [...]
DOHA- The Intellectual Property Rights Protection Department of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry in Doha has issued Circular Number 2/2024, introducing a new directive on patent annuity fees. Applicants can now choose to defer the payment of annuity fees beyond the third year from the filing date or international filing date for PCT-national [...]
ADEN - The Intellectual Property Office of the Ministry of Industry and Trade has announced increased official fees for trademark services. The cited increase in Aden TMO are as follows: Procedure Old fees (YER) New fees (YER) Validation of One’s TM registration 10.000 YER 20.000 Publication of Validation of One’s TM registration 0 30.000 [...]
Dubai Customs has made significant strides in the protection of intellectual property rights, revealing the seizing of counterfeit goods valued at over 5.4 million dirhams across 13 separate instances in the first quarter of 2024. These findings come amidst the handling of a total of 62 cases related to intellectual property disputes since the [...]
ISLAMABAD- Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan have recently pledged to strengthen Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) enforcement and bilateral cooperation. In a meeting between Chairperson IPO-Pakistan, Farukh Amil, and Kyrgyzstan's Ambassador, Ulanbek Totuiaev, held in Islamabad, both parties emphasized the importance of robust enforcement for fostering innovation and economic growth. Ambassador Totuiaev proposed establishing Intellectual Property offices [...]
RIYADH –In a bid to streamline intellectual property management processes, the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) has introduced a new procedure for handling rejected trademark applications. Previously, applicants facing rejection had two choices: amending the mark within a 10-day grace period or filing an appeal within 60 days. However, under the new policy, [...]
