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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 [..]
Extra, Extra: New IP Newspaper in Saudi Arabia
April 12, 2021
Extra, Extra: New IP Newspaper in Saudi Arabia
April 12, 2021
In a stop-press update, the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) announced the launch of its very own Intellectual Property Newspaper (IPN) on April 11, 2021.
The IPN replaces the [..]
Procedural Change for Submission of POA in the UAE
April 12, 2021
Procedural Change for Submission of POA in the UAE
April 12, 2021
The Trademark Office in the United Arab Emirates (TMO) announced that the legalized power of attorney (POA) may be submitted within 30 days from filing date.
Prior to this procedural [..]
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 [..]
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