South Africa and Morocco are increasing their investments in hydrogen research and development, aiming to become important players in the growing hydrogen industry.
In South Africa, the Vaal University of Technology recently opened a Center of Excellence for Hydrogen Energy, supported by Standard Bank. This is part of the country’s long-term Hydrogen South Africa (HySA) program....
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has announced revised individual fee amounts for designating Qatar under the Madrid Protocol. These new, lower fees will take effect on November 9, 2025. This change will reduce the cost of securing and maintaining international trademark protection in Qatar.
Summary of Fee Changes (Per Class):
• International Application /...
We are pleased to share a major development from Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI): the Intellectual Property Rights Protection Department is now officially accepting applications for industrial designs and models.
MOCI announced that it has started accepting applications for industrial designs and models as of 26 October 2025.
For any questions or inquiry ,...
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...
Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry has launched 20 new electronic services on its website as part of its 2024–2030 strategy, aiming to enhance innovation, achieve excellence in government services, and complete 100% digital transformation, in line with Qatar National Vision 2030.
The new services can be accessed through the Ministry’s e-Services section, using the National...
The Libyan Trademark Office has resumed the requirement for local attestation of legalized documents by the Libyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.
Please note that the cost of local attestation varies depending on the country where the documents were originally legalized.
For further information or inquiries regarding the applicable cost of local...
Please be informed that, effective October 1, 2025, all lawsuits have been officially transferred to the Court of Investment and Commerce, in accordance with Royal Decree No. 35/2025, which outlines the following:
A court named the Court of Investment and Commerce is hereby established under the authority of the Supreme Judicial Council, with its headquarters located in the...
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...
The Qatar Intellectual Property Office has started publishing international trademark registrations (Madrid Protocol) in its local gazette, effective October 1, 2025.
This action starts the official 60-day period for filing third-party oppositions. The deadline to oppose an international mark is now calculated from its local publication date in Qatar.
We advise monitoring these...
On October 8, 2025, the UAE Cabinet issued Resolution No. (102) of 2025, updating trademark fees and services under the Ministry of Economy and Tourism. Aimed at supporting businesses and improving accessibility, the new framework will take effect on November 15, 2025.
Key Highlights of the Resolution Include:
A 50% fee reduction for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) registered...








