Why is trademark renewal is a fundamental process
We are aware you have a couple of trademark renewals coming up and thought about sharing this article drafted by one of our team members about the importance of trademark renewals hope…
Read moreInternational trademarks Refusals an analysis of Q3 2021 – with a focus on the MENA region
Over the past quarter in 2021, 40,000 rejections were issued on international applications worldwide. Japan, USA, China and Canada made up 37% of these rejections. Rejections, refusals…
Read moreNew GCC Law: Comparison, Implications and Analysis
Intro to GCC and the recent decision: The law issued in December 1992 brought to life the GCC Patent Office, which officially started accepting applications in October 1998, approximately…
Read moreKingdom of Saudi Arabia accedded the NICE Agreement concerning Trademark
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has acceded to the NICE agreement concerning the international classification of goods and services for the purposes of the registration of marks. The accession…
Read moreIP and Digital Transformation in Saudi Arabia May, 2021
Saudi Arabia has been a leader in the Gulf Cooperation Council and Middle East and Northern Africa (MENA) region in fostering innovation and revolutionizing its intellectual property…
Read moreHow Long does a trademark renewal last
In most countries, trademarks are valid for 10 years with a possibility to renew every 10 years. Duration of a trademark registration varies depending on the country laws where it was…
Read moreExpo Dubai 2020 between the enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights and IP infringements
The global trade fair – Expo Dubai 2020 held for the first time in the Middle East, opened on October 1st. As part of Emirates Intellectual Property Association’s drive to make…
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