In the world of Intellectual Property, we often see a partnership start with a handshake and end with a trademark dispute. It’s a familiar story for any IP agent: A Brand Owner pours their heart, soul, and capital into a market. They find a local distributor, sales skyrocket, and the “honeymoon phase” is glorious.
Then, the “glitch” happens. A new brand...
H.E. Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani, Qatar’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, concluded a series of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (Davos 2026).
The engagements reflect Qatar’s ongoing efforts to accelerate economic diversification and deepen international cooperation across trade, investment, and industry, in line with the Third...
Patent activity in Morocco experienced significant growth in 2025, with 2,414 applications submitted, including 338 from local innovators—a 39% rise compared to 2024. Universities led the way, contributing 64% of domestic filings, followed by individual inventors (20%) and businesses (13%).
Life sciences dominated, with pharmaceuticals (27%), biotechnology (14%), and organic...
The UAE Trademark Office is now adopting the 13th edition of the Nice Classification. Hence, all new filings shall be according to the new edition.
The 13th edition introduces several significant amendments, including the introduction of new products and services, the reclassification of certain items from one class to another, and revisions to the wording of various goods and...
The European Patent Office (EPO) announced that it has officially discontinued the traditional Online Filing (eOLF) desktop software and adopted Online Filing 2.0 as its standard filing tool. As of 1 January 2026, all patent applications and related submissions must be filed exclusively through this web-based system.
Online Filing 2.0 operates entirely via an internet browser...
UAE government introduced the new Law 8 of 2025 on the Protection of New Plant Varieties protects breeders’ rights, promotes agricultural innovation, and enhances food and biosecurity. It replaces Federal Law No. 17 of 2009 and aligns national legislation with international standards set by the International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV).
The main...
تخيل أن منتجك يبيع نفسه قبل أن يرى المستهلك شعار علامتك التجارية. هذا هو الدور السحري للمظهر التجاري
Trade Dress أو
الذي يجعل العملاء يربطون شكل المنتج أو تصميم المكان بعلامتك فورًا، حتى قبل أن ينطقوا باسمك
ما هو المظهر التجاري؟
:المظهر التجاري هو المظهر البصري العام للمنتج أو تغليفه أو مكان تقديم الخدمات. يشمل كل التفاصيل التي يراها المستهلك ويستوعبها
الألوان والأشكال
تصميم...
In 1930, Betty Boop burst onto the scene as a cultural icon, capturing the spirit of innovation, humor, and artistic playfulness. Nearly a century later, in 2026, the original 1930 version of Betty Boop has officially entered the public domain. This means that the copyright protecting this early version has expired, opening the door for creators, designers, and digital artists to...
Imagine your product selling itself before consumers even notice your trademark.
This is the powerful role of trade dress—the visual identity that instantly connects customers to your brand through appearance alone, even before your name is spoken.
What Is Trade Dress?
Trade dress refers to the overall visual appearance of a product, its packaging, or the environment in which...
في عام 1930، ظهرت شخصية بيتي بوب كأيقونة ثقافية جسّدت روح الابتكار والكوميديا. واليوم، مع حلول عام 2026، دخلت النسخة الأصلية من هذه الشخصية في نطاق الملكية العامة، أي انتهاء مدة الحماية القانونية عنها، ما يتيح لأي شخص استخدامها بحرية ومن دون الحاجة إلى إذن من المالك الأصلي. هذا التحول يمنح المبدعين، ولا سيما الشباب، فرصة ذهبية للاستفادة منها في الأعمال الفنية والرقمية دون تحمّل...









