The UAE Ministry of Economy has granted a license to the newly formed Emirates Music Rights Association (EMRA) for collective management of music rights. The mission of EMRA is to regulate the collection and distribution of royalties for the use of musical rights, ensure that broadcasting platforms are aligned with the intellectual property laws in the music sector within the...
The Turkish Patent and Trademark Office (TPTO) has taken a step toward streamlining IP protection in Turkey. As of March 15, 2025, two major changes have come into effect:
Introduction of administrative cancellation proceedings
Revision of the official trademark fee structure
These changes not only enhance efficiency and reduce costs but also bring Turkey’s IP framework in line...
The Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) has officially designated the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) as an International Searching Authority (ISA) and an International Preliminary Examining Authority (IPEA) under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT). This designation allows applicants in Saudi Arabia to select the USPTO to conduct international search...
One World Intellectual Property will be exhibiting at the INTA Annual Meeting 2025 in San Diego, California, USA, at Booth #1309 from May 17 to 21, 2025.
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 with our representatives, please click “here” or...
The Libyan Ministry of Economy has suspended the acceptance of new trademark applications, effective March 5, 2025, through April 10, 2025. This suspension aims to reduce the Trademark Office’s (TMO) backlog.
Important: Renewals, recordals, oppositions, and appeals will continue to be processed during this period.
We are monitoring the situation and will provide updates.
For...
The Iraqi Trademark Office (TMO) has announced the discontinuation of its local subclassification system, including the alphabetical numbering of class headings, following the adoption of the 11th edition of the Nice Classification on January 19, 2025.
Under the updated guidelines, applicants are required to specify the exact serial number that corresponds to the pre-approved goods...
The Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) has announced that Saudi Arabia has officially joined the Hague International Design Agreement, one of the key intellectual property treaties administered by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
This agreement is designed to support creative designers by promoting and marketing their work, offering protection both...
Revised Renewal Fees for Foreign Entities:
The Libyan Ministry of Economy has provided guidance that the renewal fee for foreign trademark owners is USD 2,000 per year for a single trademark in one class. Trademark owners have the option to pay the full ten-year renewal fee of USD 20,000 upfront, or they can choose to pay in annual installments. The first installment is due at the...
We are pleased to announce that One World Intellectual Property will be represented by Mr. Mohannad AlKharouf, our Managing Director, at the PTMG Spring Conference in Edinburgh, Scotland, from March 24th to 25th, 2025.
We look forward to meeting with you to discuss our expertise and explore potential collaboration opportunities in the MENA region.
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TRIPOLI – Libya has announced Ministerial Decision No. 2 of 2025, which revokes all trademark applications submitted from April 2 to September 2, 2024. This revocation is due to the suspension of operations at the Trademarks Office during that timeframe.
The decision took effect on January 15, 2025, coinciding with its issuance date.
For further details, please contact our office...