Decision of The Board of Directors of the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property No. 14/T/2023) dated 29/04/1445H (Nov 13, 2023G)The Board of Directors of the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property, in accordance with the legal powers vested in it and under Article (5) of the regulation of the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (issued by Council of Ministers...

Introduction:Securing trademark registration is a critical legal milestone for businesses seeking to protect their brand identity and set their products or services apart in the competitive market. A vital aspect of this journey involves the classification of goods and services, a decisive factor in delineating the extent of protection a trademark can offer. It’s imperative...

In adherence to a memorandum of understanding between the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), the GCC patent office launched the WIPO Publish System. This system, aligning with international standards, facilitates electronic publishing of patent applications and achieves goals such as streamlining data...

What is the Patent Prosecution Highway?The Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) is a collaborative initiative between the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property and various International Intellectual Property Offices. Under this program, applicants have the privilege to expedite the examination process of their patent applications in one country based on positive examination results...

Decisions reached during the Council of Ministers’ meeting include:Agreement on a Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Energy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan for energy cooperation.Agreement on a Memorandum of Understanding regarding the principles of the India-Middle East-Europe economic corridor.Approval...

In an increasingly digital and interconnected world, every brand is a target in the trillion-dollar global counterfeiting market.That’s why in the realm of brand protection, companies are increasingly turning to advanced and discreet technologies to combat counterfeiting and secure their brands.This article delves into the use of the most important Invisible Technologies...

In Saudi Arabia, a recent transition to the 12th Edition of the Nice Classification for the year 2023, effective from November 2, 2023, has brought notable changes to the trademark registration procedure. Notably, SAIP (Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property) no longer permits claims for class headings. Instead, applicants now have two choices when specifying the list of goods...

The latest Global Innovation Index report reveals that Jordan has ascended from 78th in 2022 to 71st out of 132 countries in 2023 and stood at the 8th position regionally on the index.This index, jointly released by the World Intellectual Property Organization and the Portulans Institute, provides a comprehensive measure of a country’s innovation capabilities and...

Summary of the Treaty:The Design Law Treaty aims to establish an international framework for standardizing the registration procedures of industrial designs on a global scale.This treaty provides valuable support to applicants seeking to safeguard their designs under its provisions. It addresses various aspects of the application process, including the details of the application,...

Saudi Council of Ministers has recently approved amendments to the Patents, Layout-Designs of Integrated Circuits, Plant Varieties, and Industrial Designs law. These changes have been enacted through Royal Decree No. (M/45) dated 10/03/1445 AH (25 September 2023), and they carry significant implications for the country’s intellectual property rights and protections.The...