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...

The Jordanian Domain Name Registry has officially opened registration for premium .JO domain names with fewer than three characters, marking a major milestone in the country’s digital landscape. For the first time, individuals, businesses, and organizations can now secure short, highly valuable web addresses under Jordan’s national digital identity. This includes one- and...

In light of recent incidents in Egypt concerning violations of intellectual property rights, whether through attributing artistic works to individuals other than their rightful creators, or through the use of artificial intelligence technologies in producing creative content without due regard for the rights of others, the Egyptian Intellectual Property Authority (EGIPA) affirms...

The Ministry of Agriculture in Jordan has announced significant amendments to the Plant Variety Registration Regulations, published on July 16, 2025. The new regulations will officially take effect on August 16, 2025, introducing key changes includes. Annuity payments must now be made only in January each year, replacing the previous January – April window. Official fees for...

We are pleased to announce that Mr. Mohannad Al Kharouf, Managing Director of One World IP, will be participating in the PTMG Autumn Conference, taking place in Budapest from 8th to 11th October 2025. Mr. Mohannad looks forward to meeting with leading professionals in the pharmaceutical trademark and intellectual property sectors, engaging in valuable discussions, exchanging...

In a significant step towards modernizing its intellectual property infrastructure, the Qatar Trademark Office has officially embarked on a digital transformation initiative starting (August 2025). This move is part of the country’s broader e-government strategy, aiming to streamline administrative procedures and improve access to official trademark services for both local and...

The United Arab Emirates and the United States have signed a joint agreement to accelerate patent approvals in the UAE. Announced during the 66th WIPO Assemblies in Geneva, the deal establishes a cooperation framework allowing the UAE to consider favorable examination results from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for related Emirati applications. Signed by the UAE...