The official fees in Yemen-Aden have been increased and implemented effective April 28, 2024. Noting that the increased fees are already being applied without providing any prior official notification or decision by the Trademarks Office or the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
For more Information, please do not hesitate to contact us at One World IP (Yemen) : [email protected]
On May 3, 2024, Qatar became the 115th member of the Madrid Protocol, enhancing global trademark protection. This benefits brand owners in Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, and the UAE, enabling them to secure cross-border brand protection.
Starting August 3, 2024:
Qatari brand owners can safeguard their brands in 130 countries with one application, using English, French, or Spanish, and...
One World IP would like to bring its esteemed and valued clients’ attention on the recent developments announced by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office (TÜRKPATENT) regarding updated official fees for patents, utility models, trademarks, and designs. Effective April 24, 2024, these revisions mark an increase on the official fees landscape governing intellectual property rights....
The Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) and The Moroccan Industrial and Commercial Property Office (OMPIC) are launching on 24 April 2024 a pilot program through an agreement signed between the OMPIC & SAIP concerning the “Patent Prosecution Highway “PPH”.
The PPH is a program of collaboration between patent offices, aiming to accelerate the processing of granting...
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The Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) has implemented an updated policy for handling rejected trademark applications.
In the past, upon the rejection of trademark applications, applicants had two options: appealing the rejection decision or modifying the mark within 10 days grace period.
However, with the implementation of the updated policy, applicants are now only...
Iraq-Modifications to Trademark Payment Terms
In Baghdad, starting from April 4, 2024, the Directorate of Trademarks, Patents, and Industrial Designs in Iraq has made changes regarding the payment process for trademark applications. Previously, applicants were required to pay the official filing fees first and could later settle the official publication fees after obtaining...
Effective March 29, 2024, the Algerian National Institute of Industrial Property has implemented a 19% VAT rate to be applied on official fees related to Intellectual Property services in Algeria.
As a result, the official fees associated with Intellectual Property services in Algeria will be adjusted to reflect the updated VAT rate.
Should you have any questions or require further...
All documents that are to be submitted after 1/05/2024 must undergo Local attestation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in Libya. This is a mandatory requirement to verify the authenticity of the legalization carried out by Libyan consulates abroad.The Trademark Office has issued Decision no: (335/2024) on February 25, 2024, with immediately...
According to the latest report released by the American Chamber of Commerce on February 22, 2024, Morocco has secured the first position in both Africa and the Arab region in International Intellectual Property Index. Out of the 55 countries evaluated, Morocco maintains its rank of 22nd globally, with an overall score of 62.76 points.This remarkable achievement is a testament to...