We are pleased to announce that our Lebanon office has moved to a new location. Please update your records with our new address: Address: Down-Town, Mother Jilas Street, Markazia Building, Ground Floor, Beirut, Lebanon. P.O. Box 14-6059. Phone number: +961 1 992 990.

The Bahrain Cabinet has approved a memorandum of cooperation for the fast-track examination of patents between the Department of Foreign Trade and Industrial Property of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce in Bahrain and the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Additionally, the Cabinet has endorsed a Memorandum of Understanding on comprehensive cooperation in the field of...

The Qatari Ministry of Commerce and Industry has issued a set of guidelines to ensure the validity and accreditation of power of attorney documents. These guidelines, effective as of June 25, 2024, are crucial for legal compliance and effective representation. Requirements for a Valid Power of Attorney: 1.     The principal must possess the authority to act on their own behalf....

Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry has issued Ministerial Decision No. 60 for 2024, implementing fee reductions for specific services in the commerce, industry, business development, and consumer protection sectors. The aim is to spur economic growth, attract investment, and create a favorable business environment. The new fees will be effective the day after their...

We are thrilled to announce that One WORLD IP has been honored with the prestigious IP Star ranking in Jordan and throughout the GCC region by Managing IP – IPSTARS! This recognition is a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence in intellectual property practice in the region. We are immensely proud of our team’s dedication and expertise, which has...

With the aim of exchanging knowledge and information on practices in the field of IP enforcement, SAIP sign an agreement to expand cooperation with the Japan Patent Office. Areas of cooperation: Cooperation in the field of training and development of human resources Exchange of experiences in the field on information technology development , its use exchange of information on IP...

Our representatives from One World IP proudly attended the INTA Annual Meeting 2024 in Atlanta. They had a wonderful time meeting with our esteemed clients and agents, strengthening professional relationships, and forging new connections. It was a pleasure for them to engage in deep discussions on major topics related to intellectual property, sharing insights, and exploring...

The UAE has experienced a remarkable 64% surge in registered trademarks during the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period last year. A total of 4,610 new trademarks were registered during the first quarter of 2024 compared to 2,813 trademarks registered during the same period in 2023. The trademarks registration in March 2024 reached 2,018 new trademarks compared to...

The UAE and the USA signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote cooperation in protecting intellectual property rights. The agreement aims to provide a framework and technology to enhance creative and innovative activities, develop new policies for intellectual property protection, and contribute to the growth of both countries’ economies. The Memorandum was signed in the...

The Intellectual Property Department at the ministry of commerce and industry has issued a new directive concerning the payment of annuity fees. it has been decided not to accept the annual fees starting from the fourth year for applications that have been pending for three years without being granted. After grant all outstanding annual fees must be settled concurrently with the...