The Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) has discontinued its official trademark search service, and the submission of official trademark search requests through the SAIP portal is no longer available.
As an alternative, SAIP now allows registered trademark agents and trademark owners to access its centralized trademark database directly through the online portal and...
The Lebanese Trademark Office suspended its operations on 5 November 2026 to facilitate the migration of its data to a newly introduced electronic platform.
The transition is expected to take approximately 10 to 15 days. During this period, all Office operations and relevant deadlines will remain suspended.
Applications involving priority claims or renewals subject to deadlines...
An important update has been introduced regarding the attestation and acceptance of Powers of Attorney (POAs) for intellectual property matters in Yemen.
Please be advised that the Trademark Office in Aden no longer recognizes Powers of Attorney attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) in Sana’a. Similarly, Powers of Attorney attested by the MoFA in Aden are not accepted...
We are delighted to share that One World IP has been awarded Intellectual Property Team of the Year at the Qatar Business Law Forum 2026.
This achievement highlights our team’s expertise, dedication, and unwavering commitment to excellence in intellectual property law and providing exceptional service to our clients.
A proud milestone that inspires us to continue raising...
The Trademark Office in Gaza has announced on 19 October 2026 further extension of the renewal deadline for trademarks that became due during the period in which the Office was closed.
The new extended deadline is up to 18 November 2026 without incurring late renewal fees or penalties.
For more details, please contact us at: [email protected]
The Ministry of Industry and Commerce of the Kingdom of Bahrain has announced the implementation of the Locarno Agreement Establishing an International Classification for Industrial Designs, effective 29 October 2026, the date on which the Agreement enters into force for Bahrain.
The Locarno Classification aims to standardize the classification of products in respect of which...
Saudi Arabia has taken a step towards reforming its intellectual property (IP) framework following the Council of Ministers’ approval of four new laws at a meeting held in Riyadh on October 20, 2026.
According to the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP), the new laws cover:
Patents and Utility Models
New Plant Varieties
Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
Industrial...
New eligibility requirements for .qa domain names are expected with the launch of Qatar’s new registry system, planned for 22 October 2026.
Currently, .qa domains are available to applicants worldwide without documentary evidence of a connection to Qatar. Under the forthcoming changes, applicants will need to demonstrate a Qatar connection, such as a Qatari entity or a trademark...
The UAE has exempted student inventors and People of Determination from fees across 29 intellectual property services under Cabinet Resolution No. 136 of 2026.
The measure covers patents, industrial designs, and annual protection fees, helping reduce costs and encourage innovation.
The announcement follows a 9% increase in patent applications during the first half of 2026,...
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...









