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...
We are pleased to announce the updated contact information for our One World Intellectual Property Morocco office. Please take note of the new details below:
New Contact Information:
•Address: Résidence RIMAL ILOT E, IMM. 16 Etg. 2 Appt. 3 , Sidi Rahal Chatai, Casablanca – Morocco
•Phone: +212 661 587 986
•Email: [email protected]
•Website: www.oneworldip.com
We remain...
The Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property’s issuance of the first sound trademark certificate in 2020, along with its recent acknowledgment of a perfume trademark, reflects a forward-thinking approach to accommodating emerging forms of intellectual property. Furthermore, on November 28, 2024, the Authority published a new sound trademark, underscoring its commitment to...
We would like to inform you about important updates regarding the renewal of Trademarks in Libya: The Ministry of Economy has issued a new decree (No. 586) of 2024, which introduces additional requirements:
• Applicants must submit a financial statement that acknowledges the trademark as an intangible asset, including its valuation upon renewal.
• The renewal fee is set at US$2000...
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...