From November 11-22, 2024, Riyadh will host a pivotal diplomatic conference focused on concluding and adopting a new Design Law Treaty. This international gathering, organized by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), aims to streamline and harmonize global regulations on industrial designs. The treaty seeks to simplify the process of registering designs across member...
We are pleased to inform you of significant updates regarding the Trademarks Offices in Yemen (Sana’a and Aden):
Yemen-Sanaa:
The Yemeni-Sanaa Trademarks Office has implemented a new policy regarding trademark applications. Applicants are now permitted to include up to ten (10) goods or services per application. Please note that these items must align to those listed in the...
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...