We would like to draw your attention that the MoEc in UAE now collects annuity of patents, utility models and industrial designs according to the new fee schedule approved by the cabinet which is published on 13 January 2024.
MoEc reaffirms that all annuity payments of zero amount made in advance (which is system error) are not valid.
The applicants will be asked again to pay the...
The Sudanese Patent Office has resumed its operations, albeit with certain limitations. Currently, the Office is accepting new domestic patent applications. However, please be advised that further processing steps, including registration, examination, and publication, are still on hold.
Additionally, the annuity service remains suspended, and it is not possible to process annuity...
The Libyan Trademark Office has announced that it will resume accepting new trademark applications starting September 2, 2024, following an extended suspension for reasons outside of the Office’s control.
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On May 3, 2024, Qatar achieved a major milestone in its intellectual property journey, becoming the 115th country to join the Madrid System. his achievement was formally announced by the Qatari authorities on May 4, 2024, and later confirmed by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) on May 6, 2024. As the protocol took effect on August 3, 2024, Qatar entered a new era...
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One World IP representatives would be delighted to meet with you at the AIPPI World Congress in Hangzhou, China, from October 19–22, 2024. We look forward to discussing our extensive expertise in intellectual property and exploring new and exciting opportunities in the Middle East and North Africa region.
One World IP Representatives:
Nazeer Al Kharouf (Managing Partner)...
Qatar: Updates on the New Regulations by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Following the issuance of guidelines on the validity of the power of attorney documents effective as of June 25, 2024, and Decision No. 60 on the reduction of the official fees for various services effective as from July 11, 2024, the Qatari Ministry of Commerce and Industry has officially declared the...
A trademark can protect a variety of elements that distinguish goods or services of one entity from those of others. Here are some of the things that can be protected as a trademark:
-Words: Company names, product names, slogans, or taglines.
-Logos: Graphic symbols, emblems, or designs associated with a brand.
-Colors: Specific colors or color combinations that are distinctive to...
In music, several elements can be protected under copyright law.
Such as the below:
-Musical Composition: This includes the melody, harmony, rhythm of a piece of music.
-Lyrics: The words of a song are protected as literary works.
-Sound Recordings: The actual recording of a performance of the musical composition is protected separately from the composition itself.
-Arrangements:...