We would like to inform you that the official fees for designating Türkiye in international trademark applications and renewals under the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Madrid Protocol have been revised. In accordance with Article 8 (7) of the Madrid Protocol, the Government of Türkiye has officially notified WIPO of the updated individual fee amounts. These...

We’re excited to announce that One World Intellectual Property – Lebanon has moved to a new office location. Please update your records with our new contact details: Our New Office Address & Courier Address: Ain El-Remmaneh, El-Areed Street Scania Center, 4th Floor Beirut, Lebanon Postal Address:      • P.O. Box: 14-6059, Beirut, Lebanon Contact Information:     • Phone:...

The GCC Commercial Cooperation Committee convened its 69th meeting in Kuwait, the presiding state, where it approved the GCC Patent Prosecution Highway (GCC PPH) mechanism. This decision follows the recommendation made by the GCC Patent Committee during its fifth meeting held in April 2025, also in Kuwait. The GCC PPH introduces a fast-track examination process that enables...

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South Africa and Morocco are increasing their investments in hydrogen research and development, aiming to become important players in the growing hydrogen industry. In South Africa, the Vaal University of Technology recently opened a Center of Excellence for Hydrogen Energy, supported by Standard Bank. This is part of the country’s long-term Hydrogen South Africa (HySA) program....

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has announced revised individual fee amounts for designating Qatar under the Madrid Protocol. These new, lower fees will take effect on November 9, 2025. This change will reduce the cost of securing and maintaining international trademark protection in Qatar. Summary of Fee Changes (Per Class): • International Application /...

We are pleased to share a major development from Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI): the Intellectual Property Rights Protection Department is now officially accepting applications for industrial designs and models. MOCI announced that it has started accepting applications for industrial designs and models as of 26 October 2025. For any questions or inquiry ,...

The Egyptian Intellectual Property Authority (EGIPA) has issued Decision No. 138 of 2025, which supplements Decision No. 26 of 2025, outlining adjustments to official fees for certain patent procedures in Egypt. EGIPA has also issued Decision No. 140, concerning fees related to plant varieties, and Decision No. 141, regarding copyright fees. Effective 15 October 2025, these...

Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry has launched 20 new electronic services on its website as part of its 2024–2030 strategy, aiming to enhance innovation, achieve excellence in government services, and complete 100% digital transformation, in line with Qatar National Vision 2030. The new services can be accessed through the Ministry’s e-Services section, using the National...

The Libyan Trademark Office has resumed the requirement for local attestation of legalized documents by the Libyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Please note that the cost of local attestation varies depending on the country where the documents were originally legalized. For further information or inquiries regarding the applicable cost of local...