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:...

A patent holder possesses exclusive rights to produce, sell, license, or assign the patented invention. This exclusivity means that if anyone attempts to copy the invention without permission, the patent holder has the legal right to sue for infringement. Patents are a crucial tool in the business world, providing protection for a product for up to 20 years.   Patent valuation...

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We are pleased to announce that our Lebanon office has moved to a new location. Please update your records with our new address: Address: Down-Town, Mother Jilas Street, Markazia Building, Ground Floor, Beirut, Lebanon. P.O. Box 14-6059. Phone number: +961 1 992 990.