As of January 1, 2025, the Iraqi General Authority of Customs has officially transitioned to electronic customs declarations, ending the use of paper-based submissions.
This move is part of a broader digitalization effort aimed at streamlining procedures, improving efficiency, and reducing environmental impact.
The shift reflects Iraq’s commitment to modernizing its customs...
We are pleased to announce that as of April 9, 2025, the transition to the 12th edition of the Nice Classification for goods and services has officially taken effect. This update brings important changes and improvements to the classification system used for trademark registration and protection.
The Nice Classification, which organizes goods and services into 45 classes, is...
Instablock is an initiative to combat digital content infringement using advanced technologies like AI. It is a ‘Live Ban’ feature which allows users to flag copyright infringements in real-time during live online broadcasts, ensuring the protection of original creators’ intellectual property rights. The center is located in Dubai Media city and it is a collaboration between the...
The UAE Ministry of Economy has granted a license to the newly formed Emirates Music Rights Association (EMRA) for collective management of music rights. The mission of EMRA is to regulate the collection and distribution of royalties for the use of musical rights, ensure that broadcasting platforms are aligned with the intellectual property laws in the music sector within the...
The Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) has officially designated the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) as an International Searching Authority (ISA) and an International Preliminary Examining Authority (IPEA) under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT). This designation allows applicants in Saudi Arabia to select the USPTO to conduct international search...
One World Intellectual Property will be exhibiting at the INTA Annual Meeting 2025 in San Diego, California, USA, at Booth #1309 from May 17 to 21, 2025.
Our team is excited to meet with industry experts, exchange insights, and stay up to date on the latest trends and developments in the IP sector.
To schedule a meeting with our representatives, please click “here” or...
The Libyan Ministry of Economy has suspended the acceptance of new trademark applications, effective March 5, 2025, through April 10, 2025. This suspension aims to reduce the Trademark Office’s (TMO) backlog.
Important: Renewals, recordals, oppositions, and appeals will continue to be processed during this period.
We are monitoring the situation and will provide updates.
For...
The Iraqi Trademark Office (TMO) has announced the discontinuation of its local subclassification system, including the alphabetical numbering of class headings, following the adoption of the 11th edition of the Nice Classification on January 19, 2025.
Under the updated guidelines, applicants are required to specify the exact serial number that corresponds to the pre-approved goods...
The Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) has announced that Saudi Arabia has officially joined the Hague International Design Agreement, one of the key intellectual property treaties administered by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
This agreement is designed to support creative designers by promoting and marketing their work, offering protection both...