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...
WIPO announced that as from November 2, 2025, the amounts of the individual fee payable for new filings and renewal will be revised.
The new fees will be as follows:
1,420 Swiss francs for each class of goods or services, when designating the United Arab Emirates in an international application or subsequently.
1,420 Swiss francs for each class of goods or services, when renewing...
The Investment and Trade Court has signed a cooperation agreement with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), marking a major step forward in strengthening intellectual property (IP) protection and fostering an investor-friendly environment in Qatar.
This partnership will support the development of a more advanced judicial framework, aligned with international best...
The Qatari Trademark Office hereby announces that, effective September 15, 2025, all trademark applications must reference the 11th Edition of the Nice Classification for the specification of goods and services. The practice of claiming class headings or including all goods and services within a class is no longer permitted. This directive is issued in accordance with GCC Law No. 7...
We are pleased to announce that the Ministry of Industry and Commerce of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Japan Patent Office (JPO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to implement the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) program.
The MoU was signed during the official visit of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to Japan,...
The Ministry of Economy and Trade, Intellectual Property Protection Department, has reverted to its previous procedure. It is no longer necessary to submit the original certificate for the recordal of transfer of ownership.
The only documents required to proceed with the recordal of assignment are as follows:
A Power of Attorney (duly notarized and legalized by a Lebanese...
We are pleased to announce that Mr. Mohannad Al Kharouf, Managing Director of One World IP, will be participating in the 2025 INTA Leadership Meeting in Hollywood, Florida, USA taking place taking place from November 18 – 21, 2025.
Mr. Mohannad looks forward to meeting with leading professionals in the pharmaceutical trademark and intellectual property sectors, engaging in...









