The Qatari Trademark Office hereby announces that, effective September 15, 2025, all trademark applications must reference the 11th Edition of the Nice Classification for the specification of goods and services. The practice of claiming class headings or including all goods and services within a class is no longer permitted. This directive is issued in accordance with GCC Law No. 7...
We are pleased to announce that the Ministry of Industry and Commerce of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Japan Patent Office (JPO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to implement the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) program.
The MoU was signed during the official visit of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to Japan,...
Intellectual Property (IP) is one of the most valuable assets for businesses, creators, and innovators. However, it is also surrounded by misconceptions that often lead to mistakes in protection and enforcement. Below are some of the most common myths about IP and the truths behind them.
Myth: Copyright protects ideas
Reality: Copyright does not protect ideas, concepts, or...
The Ministry of Economy and Trade, Intellectual Property Protection Department, has reverted to its previous procedure. It is no longer necessary to submit the original certificate for the recordal of transfer of ownership.
The only documents required to proceed with the recordal of assignment are as follows:
A Power of Attorney (duly notarized and legalized by a Lebanese...
We are pleased to announce that Mr. Mohannad Al Kharouf, Managing Director of One World IP, will be participating in the 2025 INTA Leadership Meeting in Hollywood, Florida, USA taking place taking place from November 18 – 21, 2025.
Mr. Mohannad looks forward to meeting with leading professionals in the pharmaceutical trademark and intellectual property sectors, engaging in...
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Most Famous Idea Theft:
The Winklevoss twins accused Mark Zuckerberg of stealing the idea for Facebook while working with him on a similar project. The case ended with a $65 million settlement paid by Facebook to the twins.
Sports and Intellectual Property:
Sprinter Usain Bolt registered his famous “lightning bolt” pose as a trademark, showing that iconic gestures can...
The Jordanian Domain Name Registry has officially opened registration for premium .JO domain names with fewer than three characters, marking a major milestone in the country’s digital landscape.
For the first time, individuals, businesses, and organizations can now secure short, highly valuable web addresses under Jordan’s national digital identity. This includes one- and...
Have you ever thought about buying a Gucci bag or Nike shoes, but only in a virtual setting? This is not science fiction; it’s a new reality known as the Metaverse. Here, technology meets commerce, and brands move from physical stores to digital spaces.
What is the Metaverse, in brief?
The Metaverse is a 3D virtual world that combines Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality...
In light of recent incidents in Egypt concerning violations of intellectual property rights, whether through attributing artistic works to individuals other than their rightful creators, or through the use of artificial intelligence technologies in producing creative content without due regard for the rights of others, the Egyptian Intellectual Property Authority (EGIPA) affirms...









