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...

Decision of The Board of Directors of the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property No. 14/T/2023) dated 29/04/1445H (Nov 13, 2023G)The Board of Directors of the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property, in accordance with the legal powers vested in it and under Article (5) of the regulation of the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (issued by Council of Ministers...

What is the Patent Prosecution Highway?The Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) is a collaborative initiative between the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property and various International Intellectual Property Offices. Under this program, applicants have the privilege to expedite the examination process of their patent applications in one country based on positive examination results...

Decisions reached during the Council of Ministers’ meeting include:Agreement on a Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Energy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan for energy cooperation.Agreement on a Memorandum of Understanding regarding the principles of the India-Middle East-Europe economic corridor.Approval...

In Saudi Arabia, a recent transition to the 12th Edition of the Nice Classification for the year 2023, effective from November 2, 2023, has brought notable changes to the trademark registration procedure. Notably, SAIP (Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property) no longer permits claims for class headings. Instead, applicants now have two choices when specifying the list of goods...

Summary of the Treaty:The Design Law Treaty aims to establish an international framework for standardizing the registration procedures of industrial designs on a global scale.This treaty provides valuable support to applicants seeking to safeguard their designs under its provisions. It addresses various aspects of the application process, including the details of the application,...