New 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…
Read moreSAUDI ARABIA – SAIP Announced As Sole IP Authority – INTABulletin
Contributor: Rimi Kbar, Alyafi IP Group, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia INTA Bulletins—Middle East and Africa Subcommittee Verifier: Mohammad Al Faouri, Meshal Al Akeel Law Firm (member of…
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