We would like to inform you about important updates regarding the Trademarks Office in Yemen – Sana’a, effective October 11, 2024:
Adoption of International Classification: The Trademarks Office has adopted the 12th edition of the Nice Classification, which has been implemented on the office’s platform.
New Procedures via the Platform: The Trademarks Office has started...
We are pleased to announce that One World Intellectual Property will be represented by Mr. Mohannad Al Kharouf at the INTA Leadership Meeting taking place from November 12–15, 2024.
We look forward to connecting with you to discuss One World IP’s expertise and explore potential collaborations in the Middle East and North Africa.
Mohannad Al Kharouf
(Managing Director)...
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The Lebanese Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is currently facing major operational challenges, including workforce shortages.
However, for the new trademarks, we may be able to file them online if the LTO’s portal is operational.
All filing deadlines have been extended starting September 23, 2024, as verbally confirmed by the IPO head, though no formal memo has been issued.
We...
In a thrilling twist in the tech arena, IBM has just scored a jaw-dropping $45 million win against Zynga, the mastermind behind beloved games like FarmVille and Words With Friends! This isn’t just a headline; it’s a major chapter in the ongoing saga of tech titans clashing over intellectual property rights.
What’s the buzz?
Things heated up when IBM took Zynga to task for...
In the Middle East, the rapid growth of technology-driven business opportunities is fueled by several factors, including increasing internet penetration and government initiatives to diversify economies. As regional economies shift towards innovation and digital transformation, tech companies are seizing new opportunities in areas such as fintech, e-commerce, and artificial...
KUWAIT – The Communications and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA) has officially launched the first phase of the National Domain (.kw) registration service, known as the Sunrise Period, effective September 23, 2024, marking a significant step towards enhancing the digital infrastructure of the country and aiming to promote local businesses.
During this...
Overview of the recent happenings in the world of intellectual property in Qatar from 2024 until now:
1. Accession to the Madrid Protocol: On May 3, 2024, Qatar officially joined the Madrid Protocol as its 115th member. This kicked off on August 3, 2024, allowing trademark owners to protect their marks across 130 territories with just one application. Talk about making...
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry in Qatar has announced the integration of its registered and published trademark databases into the Global Brand Database platform managed by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). While the trademark data has been accessible on the WIPO platform since the enforcement of the Madrid Protocol in Qatar on August 4, 2024, this...
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