The UAE Cabinet of Ministers has recently issued Cabinet Resolution No. (112) of 2023, addressing services provided by the Ministry of Economy, with a focus on patents, industrial designs, and utility models. This resolution entails the reinstatement of official fees for all zero-rated services affected by the previous Cabinet Resolution...
As of November 5, 2023, Saudi Arabia has adopted the 12th Edition of the NICE whereas the applicant can can only select specific items of goods/services from the 12th Edition of the NICE Classification using the same wording and it is no more possible to claim class heading while it...
The Board of Directors of the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) has decided to designate the name “Saudi Arabia” as public property of the state. Consequently, any trademark registration application that includes this name must adhere to newly approved controls. These controls stipulate that the applicant for trademark registration...
Ministerial Decision 97 of 2023, which established the Grievance Committee for Patent Appeals, is a significant step in the right direction for Qatar’s intellectual property regime. This proactive measure demonstrates Qatar’s dedication to fostering a strong and open intellectual property ecosystem and is a revolutionary method to settling patent disputes.It...
Saudi Arabia’s Public Prosecution has authorized the formation of the Intellectual Property Prosecution, as reported by the Saudi Press Agency on Wednesday. This development aligns with the National Intellectual Property Strategy introduced by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, which aims to improve judicial services related to intellectual property issues by...
The Amended Implementing Regulations about the Law on Patents, Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits, Plant Varieties, and Industrial Designs were officially published on December 13, 2024. These amendments introduce new procedures, including filing international design applications under The Hague Agreement, an international treaty governing the registration of industrial designs that...