The Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property’s issuance of the first sound trademark certificate in 2020, along with its recent acknowledgment of a perfume trademark, reflects a forward-thinking approach to accommodating emerging forms of intellectual property. Furthermore, on November 28, 2024, the Authority published a new sound trademark, underscoring its commitment to...

On November 22, 2024, WIPO Member States adopted the Riyadh Design Law Treaty, marking a significant milestone in harmonizing and streamlining design registration processes worldwide. This landmark treaty establishes a unified legal framework to enhance designers’ rights and simplify global registration procedures. The Riyadh Treaty underscores Saudi Arabia’s leadership in...

The Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) was designated as an International Searching Authority (ISA) and an International Preliminary Examining Authority (IPEA) by the PCT Assembly in July 2023. The Office has informed the International Bureau that it will start its role as both ISA and IPEA on December 15, 2024. For details regarding the fees associated with the...

On September 17, 2024, a decision was issued by the Council of Ministers approving both the Commercial Registry System and the Trade Names System. The Trade Names System aims to regulate the procedures for reserving and registering trade names to protect and enhance their value.  The new system introduces several provisions, most notably the establishment of a centralized...

From November 11-22, 2024, Riyadh will host a pivotal diplomatic conference focused on concluding and adopting a new Design Law Treaty. This international gathering, organized by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), aims to streamline and harmonize global regulations on industrial designs. The treaty seeks to simplify the process of registering designs across member...

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...

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...

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,...

Minister of Commerce’s Decision No. (113) of 19/05/1445 A.H.The Minister of Commerce, authorized by Royal Decree No. M/15 dated 12/08/1420 A.H., and the Noble Supreme Ordinance No. (86852) dated 18/12/1444 A.H., detailed in Clause Third, in collaboration with the Minister of State and Member of the Council of Ministers, who also serves as the Chairman of the Saudi Authority...

INIn light of the rapid growth and development of business and innovation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Intellectual Property Authority (SAIP) has recently announced a pioneering project the first of its kind in terms of intellectual property in the region. This project is part of the national initiatives of the Saudi Arabia Intellectual Property Strategy adopted by His...