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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Hold on to your popcorn, because Netflix’s Squid Game is in the middle of a legal thriller that’s as gripping as the show itself! Bollywood director Soham Shah is claiming that Netflix’s mega-hit might have borrowed a page “or maybe a whole chapter” from his 2009 film “Luck”. Yep, we’re talking about high-stakes games, life-or-death challenges, and a serious dose of courtroom...
We refer to circular number 2/2024 previously issued by the Intellectual Property Rights Protection Department of the Qatari Ministry of Commerce and Industry (the “Patent Office”). This circular allowed applicants to defer the payment of annuity fees after the third year, provided the patent application was still pending.
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Get ready for a legal showdown that’s music to our ears! Donald Trump’s campaign rallies are known for their high energy, but recently, they’ve been hitting all the wrong notes. The campaign’s unauthorized use of iconic songs, including “Hold On… I’m Coming” by Sam and Dave, and hits from Beyoncé and Celine Dion, has sparked a legal...
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