The Libyan Trademark Office has introduced a change in practice regarding trademark renewals. All renewal applications will now be accepted for a period of ten (10) years only. It is no longer possible to select a specific number of years for renewal, as was previously permitted.
This approach is consistent with Article 1257, which states:
“The protection period of a registered...
Starting February 16, 2026 and as part of aligning with international developments in the field of trademark registration, the State of Qatar has officially adopted the Nice Classification – 13th Edition (Nice 13).
The 13th Edition enhances legal protection of trademarks by clearly defining the scope of goods and services in each class, while aligning Qatar’s trademark system with...
We write further to our previous Circular (16/12/2025) regarding the closure of the Temporary Registry office in Port Sudan.
This is to advise that the Registrar General of Intellectual Property re-opened in a temporary office in South Khartoum.
Please note that this office is not the original head office from before April 2023.
Accordingly, all matters from before 15/April/2023,...
We are pleased to announce that One World Intellectual Property will be participating in the INTA Annual Meeting 2026 in London, England, at Booth #202 from May 2 – 6, 2026.
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, please click “Schedule a Meeting” or...
The Council of Ministers, chaired by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, approved the new Copyright Law as part of ongoing efforts to enhance the protection of creators and raise protection standards in line with modern developments. The new law aims to provide more effective legal safeguards for authors and holders of related rights, while addressing the rapid...
H.E. Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani, Qatar’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, concluded a series of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (Davos 2026).
The engagements reflect Qatar’s ongoing efforts to accelerate economic diversification and deepen international cooperation across trade, investment, and industry, in line with the Third...
Patent activity in Morocco experienced significant growth in 2025, with 2,414 applications submitted, including 338 from local innovators—a 39% rise compared to 2024. Universities led the way, contributing 64% of domestic filings, followed by individual inventors (20%) and businesses (13%).
Life sciences dominated, with pharmaceuticals (27%), biotechnology (14%), and organic...
The UAE Trademark Office is now adopting the 13th edition of the Nice Classification. Hence, all new filings shall be according to the new edition.
The 13th edition introduces several significant amendments, including the introduction of new products and services, the reclassification of certain items from one class to another, and revisions to the wording of various goods and...
The European Patent Office (EPO) announced that it has officially discontinued the traditional Online Filing (eOLF) desktop software and adopted Online Filing 2.0 as its standard filing tool. As of 1 January 2026, all patent applications and related submissions must be filed exclusively through this web-based system.
Online Filing 2.0 operates entirely via an internet browser...
UAE government introduced the new Law 8 of 2025 on the Protection of New Plant Varieties protects breeders’ rights, promotes agricultural innovation, and enhances food and biosecurity. It replaces Federal Law No. 17 of 2009 and aligns national legislation with international standards set by the International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV).
The main...









