The ‘90s… when music was bold, legal conflicts reached a fever pitch, and Madonna was… well, Madonna! Among her many controversies, one of the most unexpected (yet legally fascinating) was her copyright clash with the legendary Lebanese singer Fairuz.
For those unfamiliar with Arab music royalty, meet Fairuz… the undisputed queen of Arab music and a Lebanese icon! Her voice is a...
Patent invalidity claim charts are tools used in legal contexts, particularly in patent litigation, to analyze and illustrate reasons why a patent may be considered invalid. These charts often organize information systematically, allowing parties to compare patent claims against prior art, legal standards, and relevant case law.
Here’s a general structure for a patent invalidity...
Revised Renewal Fees for Foreign Entities:
The Libyan Ministry of Economy has provided guidance that the renewal fee for foreign trademark owners is USD 2,000 per year for a single trademark in one class. Trademark owners have the option to pay the full ten-year renewal fee of USD 20,000 upfront, or they can choose to pay in annual installments. The first installment is due at the...
We are pleased to announce that One World Intellectual Property will be represented by Mr. Mohannad AlKharouf, our Managing Director, at the PTMG Spring Conference in Edinburgh, Scotland, from March 24th to 25th, 2025.
We look forward to meeting with you to discuss our expertise and explore potential collaboration opportunities in the MENA region.
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TRIPOLI – Libya has announced Ministerial Decision No. 2 of 2025, which revokes all trademark applications submitted from April 2 to September 2, 2024. This revocation is due to the suspension of operations at the Trademarks Office during that timeframe.
The decision took effect on January 15, 2025, coinciding with its issuance date.
For further details, please contact our office...
We are pleased to announce that, as of today, the Trademarks Office in Yemen-Sana’a has implemented Ministerial Decision No. 53/2024. This significant policy change removes the previous limitation on the number of goods and services that can be included in a single trademark application, allowing applicants to include an unlimited number of items within one application.
However,...
The Ministry of Industry and Commerce of Bahrain has signed two significant memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) and the European Patent Office (EPO), with the presence of the Minister of Industry and Commerce and representatives from both offices.
These agreements align with Bahrain’s ongoing efforts to strengthen intellectual...
Important changes have been introduced to the trademark application process that could impact your filings. Please review the following updates:
Time Extensions for Trademark Applications:
Applicants are now required to submit a formal request for time extensions, with a fee of JD 10 (approximately USD 14) per request, per month.
Each approved extension will be granted for one...
We are pleased to announce the updated contact information for our One World Intellectual Property Morocco office. Please take note of the new details below:
New Contact Information:
•Address: Résidence RIMAL ILOT E, IMM. 16 Etg. 2 Appt. 3 , Sidi Rahal Chatai, Casablanca – Morocco
•Phone: +212 661 587 986
•Email: [email protected]
•Website: www.oneworldip.com
We remain...