March 2026
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UAE – Updates on the Renewal and Recordal Requirements
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...
Bahrain – New Decision Extends Deadlines for Legalized Industrial Property Submissions
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...
UAE – Extension of POA Submission Deadline for New Trademarks Applications
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...
From Market Disruption to IP Risk
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,...
February 2026
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الملكية الفكرية في سلطنة عُمان
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...
Overview of Nice Classification in the MENA Region
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,...
Libyan Trademark Office – Update on Trademark Renewal Practice
The Libyan Trademark Office has introduced a change in practice regarding trademark renewals. All renewal applications will now be accepted for a period of ten (10) years only. It is no longer possible to select a specific number of years for renewal, as was previously permitted.
This approach is consistent with Article 1257, which states:
“The protection period of a registered...
Qatar Trademark Office adopts 13th Edition of Nice Classification
Starting February 16, 2026 and as part of aligning with international developments in the field of trademark registration, the State of Qatar has officially adopted the Nice Classification – 13th Edition (Nice 13).
The 13th Edition enhances legal protection of trademarks by clearly defining the scope of goods and services in each class, while aligning Qatar’s trademark system with...
