Saudi Arabia: Enhanced IP Landscape with New Designs Law
In a significant move towards bolstering its intellectual property regime, Saudi Arabia has introduced amendments to its law governing Patents, Layout-Designs of Integrated Circuits, Plant Varieties, and Industrial Designs. These amendments, enacted through Royal Decree No. (M/45) dated September 25, 2023, and effective from October 3, 2023, represent a pivotal shift in Saudi Arabia’s approach ...