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CAIRO - The Egyptian Trademark Office has recently implemented an increase in its official fees. We would like to assure our clients that our professional charges will remain ...
DOHA - The Trademark Office has confirmed that, following Qatar’s adoption of the 13th edition of the Nice Classification, all classes under the updated classification are now open for ...
MANAMA - The Ministry of Industry and Commerce in the Kingdom of Bahrain has announced a temporary three-month extension for applicants seeking industrial property rights. This ...
DUBAI - The UAE Trademark Office has announced an important update regarding the submission of legalized Powers of Attorney (POA) for trademark applications that include an ...
DOHA - The Qatari Trademark Office has announced that it will resume accepting payments for a specific set of trademark filings. These include renewals, publications, and registrations ...
HARARE - The African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) announced key amendments to the Banjul Protocol that streamline patent processing, improve fee handling, and ...
AGADIR - Morocco announced its participation in the World Intellectual Property Organization’s new Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Interchange (AIII), joining a global effort to ...
HARARE - Tanzania and the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) have launched talks to deepen collaboration on intellectual property protection and innovation, ...
You sit down for a two-hour film, but have you ever thought about what you're watching is more than a story? Every second on screen represents elements of legally protected assets that ...
DOHA - The Qatari Intellectual Property Rights Protection Department announced that it will be implementing temporary changes to trademark filing procedures and deadlines in response ...
TEHRAN - Due to the current situation in Iran, communications, including the internet, are experiencing a blackout. Furthermore, the Iranian Government announced a week of mourning so ...
DOHA - Based on recent directives from the Qatari Government, the Intellectual Property Rights Protection Department has transitioned to a remote work arrangement for administrative ...
The UK Intellectual Property Office has announced plans to increase its fees for patents, trademarks and designs by an average of 25%, effective from 1 April 2026, pending ...
MOSCOW - Beginning April 2026, major Russian online marketplaces will be required to integrate with the Russian Trademark Register, enabling faster and automated trademark enforcement. ...
MANAMA - AGIP Bahrain delivered a specialized lecture on intellectual property at Gulf University, underscoring the importance of patent registration in protecting innovation and ...
DOHA - The Trademark Office of Qatar announced the official adoption of the 13th Edition of Nice Classification, taking effect immediately. The move updates Qatar’s trademark ...
MUSCAT - The Omani Trademark Office has issued new procedures for trademark owners with trademarks due for renewal in 2026. The change reflects updates in the Nice Classification and ...
RIYADH - Saudi Arabia enacted a modernized Copyright Law (Royal Decree No. M/169 dated 14/08/1447 AH) that replaces the 2003 statute and introduces expanded protections, clearer ...
HARARE - The African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) has recently announced formal approval of comprehensive amendments to the Banjul Protocol on Marks. These ...
RABAT - Patent applications in Morocco have seen a major increase in 2025, according to data from the Moroccan Office of Industrial and Commercial Property. The figures, recorded over ...
Dubai – The United Arab Emirates has officially adopted the 13th Edition of the Nice Classification, with implementation taking effect on January 27, 2026.The 13th Edition ...
ABU DHABI - The United Arab Emirates (UAE) recently issued a new Plant Varieties Law to protect breeders' rights, boost innovation, and improve food security. The law, Federal Law No. ...
DUBAI - The UAE has officially adopted the 13th Edition of the Nice Classification, a pivotal development for trademark registration processes, as well as the enactment of a new Plant ...
DUBAI - In a major development for the UAE's IP framework, the Cabinet has officially approved Cabinet Resolution No. (102) of 2025. This resolution aims to streamline the trademark ...
ALGIERS - Pursuant to the amendments to Algeria’s Finance Law enacted in December 2025, the official fees for intellectual property (IP) services have been revised and are now ...
LUSAKA - Zambia’s long-awaited Trade Marks Act (Act No. 11 of 2025) officially took effect on December 31, 2025, after the publication of Statutory Instrument No. 86 of 2025. The ...
By Amer AlnasserCulture and TraditionThe Middle East is home to centuries-old crafts, fragrances, textiles, and culinary traditions. From Aleppo’s famous soap and Egypt’s cotton ...
MANAMA – Abu-Ghazaleh Intellectual Property office (AGIP) Bahrain Office recently took part in two educational lectures organized by the Youth of the World Foundation, which aimed to ...
Roundup and Highlights.A comprehensive summary of the most notable IP updates and developments over the last year.Download PDF fileTRADEMARKS ...
KHARTOUM - Sudan's Commercial Registrar has announced the immediate suspension of all administrative work in Port Sudan, including the Trademark Office (TMO), effective December 14, ...
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