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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...

The United Arab Emirates has made another significant stride in supporting intellectual property and innovation, following the recent announcement of the new IP Ecosystem as an integrated system aimed at developing an attractive environment for innovation and entrepreneurship in the knowledge economy.This system will serve as a pivotal point in the UAE’s vision to enhance the...

In a significant development for the intellectual property landscape, Iraq officially joined the ranks of nations under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) in April 2022. This landmark accession marks a pivotal moment for Iraq’s commitment to fostering innovation, protecting intellectual property rights, and integrating into the global patent system.The decision to accede to...

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...