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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing how we live and work, especially in creating new ideas, inventions, and content. From writing stories and composing music to designing logos and discovering new drugs, AI is becoming a powerful tool for innovation. But this progress raises an important question: who owns what AI creates? Intellectual Property (IP) is the system that protects...

The Board of Directors of the Small and Medium Enterprises Bank held its third meeting, chaired by His Excellency Mr. Yousef bin Abdullah Al-Benyan, Chairman of the Board, with the participation of Their Excellencies and esteemed board members, and in the presence of the CEO, Mr. Ibrahim bin Hamad Al-Rashid. The meeting reviewed the bank’s financial performance and discussed ways...

One World Intellectual Property highlights the membership of Saudi Arabia’s Film Commission in the International Association of Sound and Audiovisual Archives (IASA), a global organization dedicated to the preservation of audiovisual materials. This move strengthens the Kingdom’s commitment to protecting its film and media heritage while adopting international standards for...

For more than 50 years, Qatar and France have cultivated a rich and multi-layered partnership, one that spans diplomacy, trade, culture, and innovation. This enduring alliance marked a milestone at the third France – Qatar Strategic Dialogue in Paris on June 12, 2025, where both nations recommitted to strengthening ties across cutting-edge innovation and technology sectors, with...

The third round of negotiations for the Japan–UAE Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) was held in Tokyo from June 2 to 4. It covered a wide range of key areas, including intellectual property, digital trade, trade in goods and services, rules of origin, competition policy, and customs procedures. The Japanese delegation was led by Takahashi Katsuhiko, Ambassador for International...

One World Intellectual Property representatives will be attending the AIPPI World Congress 2025, which will take place in Yokohama, Japan, from September 13 to 16, 2025. Our representatives would be pleased to meet with you at booth number 6, located in Halls G1 – G6, Floor 1F of Pacifico Yokohama North, to discuss how we can assist with your IP matters throughout the MENA region....

We would like to inform you that the Trademark Office in Libya has issued Circular No. 2 of 2025, dated June 1, 2025, which clarifies the distinction between the expiration of a trademark’s protection period and the official cancellation date. Due to the high government fees associated with trademark renewals in Libya, many trademark owners have chosen to allow their marks to...

The Egyptian Intellectual Property Authority has issued Decision No. 26 of 2025 concerning the official fees for patent examination in Egypt. Effective as of 18 June 2025, the decision mandates an increase in the official fees payable for requesting patent examinations. This decision was published in the Official Gazette No. 123 dated 17 June 2025. If you have any questions or...

The UAE Ministry of Economy has launched the country’s first federal Geographical Indications (GI) system to protect and promote national products linked to specific regions. The initiative supports intellectual property rights, enhances global competitiveness, and preserves cultural heritage. Four products received GI tags in the first phase: Hatta honey, Ras Al Khaimah ceramics,...