Libya Trademark Renewal Fee Amendments Pursuant to Economy and Commerce Ministerial Resolution No. 586 of 2024, effective November 27, 2024, and confirmed in a meeting…
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Updated Trademark Procedures in West Bank / JAH Listing on AD.iP Portal
The Ministry of National Economy in the West Bank has recently implemented significant amendments to its trademark registration process which are as follows: Trademark applications…
Yemeni-Sanaa’ Trademark Office Updates: Removal of Goods/Services Limitations
The Yemeni Trademark Office (TMO) in Sanaa’ has implemented a significant policy change declared in the Ministerial Decision No. 52/2024, eliminating the prior restriction on…
Navigating the Evolving Intellectual Property Landscape: A Summary of Key Circulars Issued in 2024
2024 witnessed a dynamic shift in intellectual property landscape across various Middle Eastern jurisdictions. From policy reforms to procedural updates, navigating this evolving terrain requires…
Yemen-Sanaa relaxed its policy towards US and Swedish applicants
On November 11, 2024, the Ministry of Economy and Industry and Investment Trade in Sana’a issued Ministerial Decision No. 56 of 2024 which relaxes the…
Jurisdictional Update in Iraq-Baghdad, Iran & Saudi Arabia
Celebrating IP Excellence: A Tribute to the Global IP Award Winners Congratulations to all the remarkable firms who were honored at the Global IP Awards…
Trademark Updates in Yemen
Sana’a Increases Allowed Items per Application The Ministry of Industry and Trade in Yemen-Sanaa has approved an increase in the allowable number of goods or…
Jurisdictional Update in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Lebanon, Oman
We wish to kindly keep you abreast of the happenings in the various jurisdictions under our purview: Qatar: Patent Annuities Payment The Intellectual Property Rights…
Jurisdictional Update in Libya, ARIPO and Somalia
The Libyan Trademarks Office to Resume Filing New Trademark Applications as of the 2nd of September, 2024 The Libyan Trademark Office (TMO) will resume accepting…
Jurisdictional updates in Qatar and Bahrain
Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has implemented Major Fee Reductions for Businesses in Qatar Following our prior communication dated July 2nd, 2024…