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MENA: Cultivating a Future of Plant Variety Protection
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is making significant strides in the protection of plant varieties, a crucial step towards enhancing food security and agricultural ...
Qatar: New Regulations from the PTO
The Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) in Qatar has announced significant updates to the validation of power of attorney (POA) documents and a series of fee reductions, ...
OAPI: Trademark Practices Updates and New E-Filing System
The African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI) has recently implemented substantial changes to its trademark practices, aimed at improving efficiency and accessibility. These changes, including the introduction of ...
ARIPO: Collaboration with CNIPA
The African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) launched a Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) pilot program with the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA). This initiative aims to ...
Somalia: Exploring New Opportunities in the Reopened IP Landscape
We are excited to highlight a significant opportunity that could open new avenues for your intellectual property strategies in Africa. The Somali Intellectual Property Office (SIPO) has ...
Ghana: Implementing the ARIPO Arusha Protocol
Ghana has officially ratified the ARIPO Arusha Protocol for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants, joining Rwanda, São Tomé e Príncipe, and Cape Verde. This ratification ...
UAE: Advancing IP Rights Protection in the Digital Realm
The UAE Ministry of Economy has reported significant progress in protecting intellectual property (IP) rights for creative works in the digital realm. This advancement comes from the ...
Saudi Arabia: Expanding IP Cooperation with Japan
Saudi Arabia and Japan have expanded their intellectual property (IP) cooperation through a recent bilateral meeting between the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) and the Japan ...
UAE: Trademark Registrations Surge in Q1 2024
The UAE has witnessed a significant increase in trademark registrations in the first quarter of 2024, reflecting robust engagement with intellectual property rights. Official data from the ...
