Algeria officially implemented the Apostille system on July 9, 2026, following its accession to the Hague
Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents (the Apostille
Convention) on November 5, 2025.
The development is expected to significantly simplify the authentication of foreign public documents intended
for use before Algerian authorities...
The UAE Trademark Office has lifted the previous restrictions concerning trademark applications filed under Class 33. Hence, the UAE Trademark Office is now accepting trademark applications under Class 33 covering alcoholic beverages.
This development enables applicant to request trademark protection in the UAE for goods falling within this class, subject to the applicable...
One World IP is pleased to announce its participation in the upcoming AIJA Conference, “Where Innovation Meets Tradition,” taking place from 15 to 17 October 2026 at the Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah, Cairo, Egypt.
Representing One World IP at the conference will be Mariam Khaled, Junior Attorney, and Shrouk Abdelaziz, Legal Consultant. Mariam Khaled will also participate as a...
The Government of Saudi Arabia has notified the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) of its declaration under Article 8(7)(a) of the Madrid Protocol, confirming that it will apply an individual fee when Saudi Arabia is designated in an international application or in a subsequent designation, as well as for the renewal of an international registration covering Saudi...
We are pleased to announce that One World Intellectual Property will be represented by our Managing Director Mr. Mohannad Al-Kharouf and our Client Relationship Manager Mrs. Shadya Awad at the 2026 INTA Leadership Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona, USA taking place from November 17 – 20, 2026.
We look forward to connecting with you to discuss One World IP’s expertise and...
Please be advised that, under the new requirements of the Iraqi Patent Office, a Power of Attorney from the Applicant is now required for the payment of annuity/renewal fees for all patents and industrial designs in Iraq.
The POA must include the boycott clauses and be duly legalized by the Iraqi Consulate and subsequently super-legalized by the relevant authorities in Iraq.
If you...
The policy aims to strengthen the Kingdom’s intellectual property ecosystem and support a prosperous, knowledge- and innovation-based economy.
The Saudi Cabinet has approved the National Intellectual Property Policy, which aims to regulate and develop intellectual property in the Kingdom in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 and its goal of building a prosperous economy...
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The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) – Intellectual Property Rights Protection Department has launched a new set of electronic services for Industrial Designs.
The newly available services include:
🔹 Application for Registration of an Industrial Design
🔹 Request for Preliminary Examination
🔹 Appeal against a Registration Decision
🔹 Opposition to the Acceptance of...
UAE Introduces New Music Licensing Framework for Commercial Use of Copyrighted Music
Businesses operating in the UAE that use copyrighted music commercially should take note of an important development in the country’s copyright and collective rights management framework.
From 1 December 2026, annual music licensing fees are expected to apply to businesses using copyrighted music...









