In line with the update of procedures and in keeping with international developments in the field of trademark registration, we are pleased to inform you that the Nice Classification 13th Edition has been officially adopted in Qatar.
The Trademark Office in Qatar, via a communication from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry circulated has clarified that all trademark...
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The UAE Trademark Office has amended the requirements for trademark renewals and recordals (including assignments, licenses, and changes of name or address). Under the updated practice, copy of the trademark registration certificate is no longer required when filing renewal or recordal applications.
While this amendment reduces the documentation burden, we recommend to continue to...
The Ministry of Industry and Commerce in the Kingdom of Bahrain has issued Decision No. (13) of 2026, introducing a temporary three-month extension for submitting notarized and legalized documents related to industrial property applications. The measure applies to trademarks, patents, utility models, and industrial designs.
The decision addresses exceptional circumstances that may...
The UAE Trademark Office has introduced flexibility regarding the submission of legalized Powers of Attorney (POA) for new trademark applications.
The standard deadline of 90-days for submitting the duly legalized POA can now be extended with an additional period of 30 days beyond the original deadline upon approval of the extension request by the trademark office. This measure...
Disruption creates more than trade risk
Recent instability across the MENA region is doing more than disrupting shipping routes, airspace, and supply chains. It is also increasing pressure on the systems businesses rely on to protect and enforce their intellectual property rights. With vessel traffic affected, freight costs rising, and some trade routes becoming less predictable,...
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تمثل الملكية الفكرية فئة من الأصول غير الملموسة الناتجة عن الفكر البشري والابتكار، والتي تحظى بحماية قانونية لمنع استخدامها أو نسخها دون إذن. تُعدّ الإدارة الفعّالة للملكية الفكرية ضرورة استراتيجية تُحدد مكانة الشركة في السوق، ومصادر دخلها، ونجاحها على المدى الطويل
الأنواع الرئيسية للملكية الفكرية
يخدم كل شكل من أشكال حماية الملكية الفكرية غرضًا محددًا، ويختلف في موضوع الحماية ومدة...
The 13th Edition of the Nice Classification came into force on 1 January 2026, introducing refinements across all classes. Adoption across MENA offices, however, remains uneven, leading to varying standards for trademark filings.
Nice Classification Edition Applied
MENA Jurisdictions
13th Edition
Oman, Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Syria, United Arab Emirates,...









