The Government of Saudi Arabia has notified the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) of its declaration under Article 8(7)(a) of the Madrid Protocol, confirming that it will apply an individual fee when Saudi Arabia is designated in an international application or in a subsequent designation, as well as for the renewal of an international registration covering Saudi...
Further to our previous update regarding the restoration of the 15-year trademark protection period in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, we would like to provide the following clarification based on the latest guidance received from the Kurdistan Trademark Office.
The Kurdistan Trademark Office has confirmed that the 15-year protection period applies to trademark applications and...
Please be advised that, under the new requirements of the Iraqi Patent Office, a Power of Attorney from the Applicant is now required for the payment of annuity/renewal fees for all patents and industrial designs in Iraq.
The POA must include the boycott clauses and be duly legalized by the Iraqi Consulate and subsequently super-legalized by the relevant authorities in Iraq.
If you...
The policy aims to strengthen the Kingdom’s intellectual property ecosystem and support a prosperous, knowledge- and innovation-based economy.
The Saudi Cabinet has approved the National Intellectual Property Policy, which aims to regulate and develop intellectual property in the Kingdom in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 and its goal of building a prosperous economy...
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) – Intellectual Property Rights Protection Department has launched a new set of electronic services for Industrial Designs.
The newly available services include:
🔹 Application for Registration of an Industrial Design
🔹 Request for Preliminary Examination
🔹 Appeal against a Registration Decision
🔹 Opposition to the Acceptance of...
UAE Introduces New Music Licensing Framework for Commercial Use of Copyrighted Music
Businesses operating in the UAE that use copyrighted music commercially should take note of an important development in the country’s copyright and collective rights management framework.
From 1 December 2026, annual music licensing fees are expected to apply to businesses using copyrighted music...
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Saudi Arabia has officially acceded to the Madrid Protocol, marking an important development in the Kingdom’s intellectual property framework.
The Protocol will enter into force in Saudi Arabia on 8 October 2026, allowing international trademark owners to designate the Kingdom through the Madrid System....
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has announced the accession of the United Arab Emirates to the Locarno Agreement Establishing an International Classification for Industrial Designs.
The Locarno Agreement will officially enter into force for the United Arab Emirates on October 6, 2026. This accession marks an important step in strengthening the UAE’s integration...
We are proud to announce that One World IP has been recognized in the IP Stars rankings as a Recommended Firm for Jordan and the GCC. This prestigious recognition reflects the expertise, dedication, and collaborative efforts of our entire team in delivering outstanding intellectual property services.
We are also especially proud that Mr. Mohannad Al Kharouf, Ms. Shadya Awad, Ms....
A significant development has recently emerged from the Trademark Office in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq regarding the duration of trademark protection.
According to the current practice of the Kurdistan Trademark Office, trademark registrations are now being granted a protection period of 15 years instead of 10 years, in line with the provisions of the amended Trademarks and...









