NEWS
GCC: Patent Filings on the Rise as Innovation Gains Momentum
Patent applications across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have surged, with Saudi Arabia, Oman, and the UAE leading the growth. Saudi Arabia saw resident-filed patent applications more ...
UAE: Accelerated Green IP Registration Process Introduced
The UAE Ministry of Economy has launched a new roadmap to expedite the registration of Green Intellectual Property (Green IP), supporting innovations in sustainability and the circular ...
Bahrain: Patent Prosecution Highway Pilot with EPO Launched
Bahrain and the European Patent Office (EPO) have strengthened their cooperation through new bilateral agreements aimed at enhancing efficiency within the patent system and aligning international patent ...
Libya: Temporary Suspension of New Trademark Applications
The Libyan Ministry of Economy and Trade has issued a ministerial decision suspending the acceptance of new trademark applications from March 5, 2025 to April 10, 2025, ...
Iraq: Local Subclassification Dropped
The Iraqi Trademark Office (TMO) has officially discontinued the local subclassification of goods and services—commonly referred to as the alphabetical numbering of class headings—following its adoption of ...
Türkiye: First to Join Belt and Road Accelerated Patent Examination Program
Türkiye has become the first country to participate in the Belt and Road Accelerated Patent Examination Pilot Project, a program designed to fast-track patent applications from Belt ...
Bahrain: Fast-Track Patent Examination Through Korea-Bahrain PPH Program
Bahrain and South Korea have launched a three-year Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) Pilot Program, effective January 15, 2025, to accelerate patent examinations between the two countries. Implemented ...
Saudi Arabia: Accession to the Hague System for Industrial Design Protection
Saudi Arabia has joined the Hague System for the International Registration of Industrial Designs, becoming its 99th member. This step simplifies the process for securing industrial design ...
Libya Introduces New Trademark Renewal Fee Structure Effective 2025
In a significant regulatory development, Libya has established the official trademark renewal fee at the equivalent of USD 20,000 in local currency, effective January 1, 2025. Trademark ...
