The Egyptian Intellectual Property Authority (EGIPA) has started incorporating virtual hearings into the appeal process for trademarks and industrial designs, reflecting ongoing efforts to modernize intellectual property procedures in Egypt. The implementation remains at a transitional stage, with online hearings being introduced progressively. As a result, appeal hearings are...

Algeria officially implemented the Apostille system on July 9, 2026, following its accession to the Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents (the Apostille Convention) on November 5, 2025. The development is expected to significantly simplify the authentication of foreign public documents intended for use before Algerian authorities...

One World IP is pleased to announce its participation in the upcoming AIJA Conference, “Where Innovation Meets Tradition,” taking place from 15 to 17 October 2026 at the Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah, Cairo, Egypt. Representing One World IP at the conference will be Mariam Khaled, Junior Attorney, and Shrouk Abdelaziz, Legal Consultant. Mariam Khaled will also participate as a...

The Egyptian Intellectual Property Authority has issued Decisions No. 64 and 65 of 2026, revising the official fees and introducing new services. These changes entered into force on 05 April 2026. The key updates are summarized as follows: – A new service has been introduced allowing the Specialized Search Service specifically for companies. – Additional New fixed...

Every successful brand has a clear identity, but not every brand is protected in the right place. When registering a trademark, many businesses focus on what they are protecting: a wordmark, a logo, or a slogan. Fewer consider where that protection applies. This is precisely where the Nice Classification plays a decisive role. Think of the Nice Classification as a global map that...

As markets expand, incidents of infringement and business disputes have become increasingly common. Addressing these issues through traditional litigation is often costly, time-consuming, and may compromise confidentiality, especially for well-known businesses. Moreover, relying solely on the courts to resolve these disputes increases their workload, potentially reducing overall...

The Egyptian Intellectual Property Authority (EGIPA) has issued Decision No. 138 of 2025, which supplements Decision No. 26 of 2025, outlining adjustments to official fees for certain patent procedures in Egypt. EGIPA has also issued Decision No. 140, concerning fees related to plant varieties, and Decision No. 141, regarding copyright fees. Effective 15 October 2025, these...

The Egyptian Intellectual Property Authority has issued Decision No. 138 of 2025, which supplements Decision No. 26 of 2025, outlining adjustments to official fees for certain patent procedures in Egypt. Additionally, plant variety-related fees have been updated in accordance with Decision No. 140. Effective 15 October 2025, these decisions introduce an increase in the official...

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...

The Egyptian Intellectual Property Authority has issued Decision No. 26 of 2025 concerning the official fees for patent examination in Egypt. Effective as of 18 June 2025, the decision mandates an increase in the official fees payable for requesting patent examinations. This decision was published in the Official Gazette No. 123 dated 17 June 2025. If you have any questions or...