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,...

Saudi Council of Ministers has recently approved amendments to the Patents, Layout-Designs of Integrated Circuits, Plant Varieties, and Industrial Designs law. These changes have been enacted through Royal Decree No. (M/45) dated 10/03/1445 AH (25 September 2023), and they carry significant implications for the country’s intellectual property rights and protections.The...

Saudi Council of Ministers has recently approved amendments to the Patents, Layout-Designs of Integrated Circuits, Plant Varieties, and Industrial Designs law. These changes have been enacted through Royal Decree No. (M/45) dated 10/03/1445 AH (25 September 2023), and they carry significant implications for the country’s intellectual property rights and protections.The fundamental...

In an effort to further demonstrate the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s commitment to strengthening international partnerships and streamlining intellectual property procedures, SAIP has recently signed a patent prosecution highway (PPH) agreement with the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS).This significant step allows the Singapore Patent Office to join an expanding list...