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...
Revised Renewal Fees for Foreign Entities:
The Libyan Ministry of Economy has provided guidance that the renewal fee for foreign trademark owners is USD 2,000 per year for a single trademark in one class. Trademark owners have the option to pay the full ten-year renewal fee of USD 20,000 upfront, or they can choose to pay in annual installments. The first installment is due at the...
We are pleased to announce that One World Intellectual Property will be represented by Mr. Mohannad AlKharouf, our Managing Director, at the PTMG Spring Conference in Edinburgh, Scotland, from March 24th to 25th, 2025.
We look forward to meeting with you to discuss our expertise and explore potential collaboration opportunities in the MENA region.
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TRIPOLI – Libya has announced Ministerial Decision No. 2 of 2025, which revokes all trademark applications submitted from April 2 to September 2, 2024. This revocation is due to the suspension of operations at the Trademarks Office during that timeframe.
The decision took effect on January 15, 2025, coinciding with its issuance date.
For further details, please contact our office...
We are pleased to announce that, as of today, the Trademarks Office in Yemen-Sana’a has implemented Ministerial Decision No. 53/2024. This significant policy change removes the previous limitation on the number of goods and services that can be included in a single trademark application, allowing applicants to include an unlimited number of items within one application.
However,...
The Ministry of Industry and Commerce of Bahrain has signed two significant memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) and the European Patent Office (EPO), with the presence of the Minister of Industry and Commerce and representatives from both offices.
These agreements align with Bahrain’s ongoing efforts to strengthen intellectual...
Important changes have been introduced to the trademark application process that could impact your filings. Please review the following updates:
Time Extensions for Trademark Applications:
Applicants are now required to submit a formal request for time extensions, with a fee of JD 10 (approximately USD 14) per request, per month.
Each approved extension will be granted for one...