Lebanon – Updated Transactions for the Transfer of Ownership of Trademarks, Patents, and Copyrights
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...
Common Intellectual Property Myths
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...
Bahrain – Signing of MoU on Patent Prosecution Highway Program between Bahrain and Japan
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...
Qatar – Compliance with the Nice Classification for Qatar Trademark Applications
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...
Qatar – Investment and Trade Court of Qatar Signs Cooperation Agreement with WIPO
The Investment and Trade Court has signed a cooperation agreement with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), marking a major step forward in strengthening intellectual property (IP)...






