On November 22, 2024, WIPO Member States adopted the Riyadh Design Law Treaty, marking a significant milestone in harmonizing and streamlining design registration processes worldwide. This landmark treaty establishes a unified legal framework to enhance designers’ rights and simplify global registration procedures.
The Riyadh Treaty underscores Saudi Arabia’s leadership in...
The Ministry of Economy, Industry, and Investment has announced the issuance of Ministerial Decision No. 56 of 2024, which allows the US and Swedish trademark owners to renew their trademarks in Yemen-Sana’a.
Currently, this decision pertains exclusively to the renewals. However, it is anticipated that this development will eventually broaden to encompass the registration of...
Jordan – Updates on Domain Name Regulations and Fees
The National Information Center has revised government fees for domain name procedures in Jordan. These changes were officially published in the Official Gazette on June 30, 2024.
Key Updates
Article 8
The unit may suspend, stop, or cancel the domain name service in the following cases:
If the renewal fee is not paid...
The Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) was designated as an International Searching Authority (ISA) and an International Preliminary Examining Authority (IPEA) by the PCT Assembly in July 2023. The Office has informed the International Bureau that it will start its role as both ISA and IPEA on December 15, 2024.
For details regarding the fees associated with the...
On September 17, 2024, a decision was issued by the Council of Ministers approving both the Commercial Registry System and the Trade Names System. The Trade Names System aims to regulate the procedures for reserving and registering trade names to protect and enhance their value.
The new system introduces several provisions, most notably the establishment of a centralized...
From November 11-22, 2024, Riyadh will host a pivotal diplomatic conference focused on concluding and adopting a new Design Law Treaty. This international gathering, organized by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), aims to streamline and harmonize global regulations on industrial designs. The treaty seeks to simplify the process of registering designs across member...
We are pleased to inform you of significant updates regarding the Trademarks Offices in Yemen (Sana’a and Aden):
Yemen-Sanaa:
The Yemeni-Sanaa Trademarks Office has implemented a new policy regarding trademark applications. Applicants are now permitted to include up to ten (10) goods or services per application. Please note that these items must align to those listed in the...
We would like to inform you about important updates regarding the Trademarks Office in Yemen – Sana’a, effective October 11, 2024:
Adoption of International Classification: The Trademarks Office has adopted the 12th edition of the Nice Classification, which has been implemented on the office’s platform.
New Procedures via the Platform: The Trademarks Office has started...
We are pleased to announce that One World Intellectual Property will be represented by Mr. Mohannad Al Kharouf at the INTA Leadership Meeting taking place from November 12–15, 2024.
We look forward to connecting with you to discuss One World IP’s expertise and explore potential collaborations in the Middle East and North Africa.
Mohannad Al Kharouf
(Managing Director)...
The Lebanese Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is currently facing major operational challenges, including workforce shortages.
However, for the new trademarks, we may be able to file them online if the LTO’s portal is operational.
All filing deadlines have been extended starting September 23, 2024, as verbally confirmed by the IPO head, though no formal memo has been issued.
We...