SABA IP WAS FOUNDED IN 1926 AT A TIME WHEN THE FIELD OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW, IN THE MIDDLE EAST, WAS STILL IN ITS INFANCY.
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A New Era for Patent Protection in Kuwait
April 12, 2021
A New Era for Patent Protection in Kuwait
April 12, 2021
In a long awaited move, the Kuwaiti Patent Office (KPO) has begun substantive examination of patent applications and is issuing search and examination reports. The process is still a little [..]
Sudan: Navigating the Sanctions Regulations
April 7, 2021
Sudan: Navigating the Sanctions Regulations
April 7, 2021
On December 14, 2020, the US Government announced Sudan’s removal from the list of State Sponsors of Terrorism (the “SST List”). This follows another update, on August 11, 2020, when [..]
Sowing the Seeds (of Strawberries): Plant Variety Protection in Morocco
April 7, 2021
Sowing the Seeds (of Strawberries): Plant Variety Protection in Morocco
April 7, 2021
The humble seed is the foundation of agriculture and a major contributor to the global efforts of sustainable food production. The global market for seeds is projected to reach USD [..]
MENA: Live Updates of IP Offices in Wake of COVID-19 Pandemic
March 14, 2021
MENA: Live Updates of IP Offices in Wake of COVID-19 Pandemic
March 14, 2021
As governments begin easing travel restrictions in the wake of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), we are witnessing the reopening of several Intellectual Property Offices in the Middle East and North [..]
Recordals Going Paperless at the TMO in Kuwait
March 10, 2021
Recordals Going Paperless at the TMO in Kuwait
March 10, 2021
Given the recent trend in going paperless in the member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council, the Trademark Office in Kuwait announced the upcoming activation of the online recordal system.
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We provide a wide range of legal and paralegal services in the Middle East, Africa, and their neighboring regions through an extensive network of branch and representative offices. Our Head Office in Lebanon provides IP services in countries in the rest of the world through our widely established network of associate firms.