New regulations have announced in relation to the intellectual property registration in accordance with the Law No. 324 effective as from 15 February 2024.The key points of the circular are outlined as follows:Revised official fees for the Intellectual Property Rights Registration has announced.The term of protection of trademarks has been officially shortened from 15 to 10...
This is to advise all our clients and associates that the temporary office of Trademarks Registry in Port Sudan, has started accepting trademarks’ related applications for all purposes namely filing new applications, Renewal applications in addition to applications for recordal of mergers, assignments, changes of names and/or addresses.As the main office of the Registry in the...
In accordance with the amended Patent and Industrial Design Law, effective as of October 3rd, 2023, the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property has prolonged the safeguarding duration for industrial designs from ten to fifteen years for all designs submitted in 2013 and onwards.Consequently, the 11th annuity fees for active designs filed in 2013 must be settled before May 23,...
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The Ministry of Economy and Trade in Libya announced new measures in relation to the trademark registration process effective as of 14 February 2024.The key points of the circular are outlined as follows:One-year validity period for the legalized power of attorney.Local attestation and legalization of official supporting documents up to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and...
This is to advise that the office of the Registrar General of Intellectual Property (RGIP) at the Sudan Ministry of Justice, issued a circular regarding the resumption of its trademark activities.The RGIP Circular was addressed to all Trademark agents, active attorneys and all individuals concerned, advising them that RGIP shall resume trademarks activities as of 11/Feb/2024.The...
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The Intellectual Property Department at the ministry of commerce and industry has issued a new directive concerning the payment of annuity fees. According to the new policy, applicants have the option to abstain from paying annual fees if three years pass without a decision being made by the office on their application.This exemption lasts until the office renders a decision to...
In line with the continuous efforts of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry to enhance the government services it provides and in accordance with Ministerial Decision No. (154) of the year 2018 dated 1/5/2018,Patent Appeals Committee has been established to handle appeals related to patent registration and compulsory licensing decisions. This proactive measure aims to ensure...
One World IP is excited to announce the attendance of our representatives at the upcoming INTA Annual Meeting 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia, from May 18 to May 22. Our team looks forward to engaging with industry leaders, fostering collaborations, and staying abreast of the latest developments in intellectual property. To arrange a meeting with representatives from One World IP, please...