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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UAE: Steady March towards an Online Environment
October 7, 2019
UAE: Steady March towards an Online Environment
October 7, 2019
Given the recent trend in going paperless, the Trademark Office in the United Arab Emirates announced that, as of October 6, 2019, the following services will be conducted exclusively online:
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Kuwait: Implementing Regulations of the Copyright Law Published
October 3, 2019
Kuwait: Implementing Regulations of the Copyright Law Published
October 3, 2019
In an effort to encourage the creation of art and culture, the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters recently issued the Implementing Regulations of the Copyright Law. The Implementing [..]
Saudi Arabia: You Can Trademark Your Surname Now
October 2, 2019
Saudi Arabia: You Can Trademark Your Surname Now
October 2, 2019
The Trademark Office in Saudi Arabia recently announced that the definition of a trademark has been broadened and now allows the registration of surnames as marks.
The TMO will assess [..]
Ethiopia: IP is an Important Avenue for Supporting the Economy
October 2, 2019
Ethiopia: IP is an Important Avenue for Supporting the Economy
October 2, 2019
Ethiopia, the second most populous country in Africa, is one of the fastest growing states among the 188 International Monetary Fund member countries. This growth, which has been driven by [..]
UAE: Official Fees Waived for Some Patent and Industrial Design Matters
October 1, 2019
UAE: Official Fees Waived for Some Patent and Industrial Design Matters
October 1, 2019
Pursuant to Cabinet Decision no. 51 of 2019, the Patent Office in the United Arab Emirates has started the implementation of the waiver/reduction in the official fees related to the [..]
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