On November 22, 2024, WIPO Member States adopted the Riyadh Design Law Treaty, marking a significant milestone in harmonizing and streamlining design registration processes worldwide. This landmark treaty establishes a unified legal framework to enhance designers’ rights and simplify global registration procedures.
The Riyadh Treaty underscores Saudi Arabia’s leadership in...
The Ministry of Economy, Industry, and Investment has announced the issuance of Ministerial Decision No. 56 of 2024, which allows the US and Swedish trademark owners to renew their trademarks in Yemen-Sana’a.
Currently, this decision pertains exclusively to the renewals. However, it is anticipated that this development will eventually broaden to encompass the registration of...
Jordan – Updates on Domain Name Regulations and Fees
The National Information Center has revised government fees for domain name procedures in Jordan. These changes were officially published in the Official Gazette on June 30, 2024.
Key Updates
Article 8
The unit may suspend, stop, or cancel the domain name service in the following cases:
If the renewal fee is not paid...
The Middle East has always been a land of legends, full of flavors that make your taste buds dance and traditions that date back thousands of years. From the iconic Ajwa dates of Saudi Arabia to Jordan’s world-famous Dead Sea cosmetics, this region has some seriously cool products. But here’s the catch: How do we make sure that these authentic treasures aren’t being copied by...
The Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) was designated as an International Searching Authority (ISA) and an International Preliminary Examining Authority (IPEA) by the PCT Assembly in July 2023. The Office has informed the International Bureau that it will start its role as both ISA and IPEA on December 15, 2024.
For details regarding the fees associated with the...
On September 17, 2024, a decision was issued by the Council of Ministers approving both the Commercial Registry System and the Trade Names System. The Trade Names System aims to regulate the procedures for reserving and registering trade names to protect and enhance their value.
The new system introduces several provisions, most notably the establishment of a centralized...
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