NEWS
MENA: Nice Classification 13th Edition Adoption
The 13th Edition of the Nice Classification entered into force on January 1, 2026. While several MENA trademark offices have adopted the new edition, others continue to ...
UAE: Modernized Laws on Biodiversity and Plant Varieties
The United Arab Emirates has issued a set of updated federal laws aimed at strengthening its regulatory framework for agricultural and veterinary quarantine, biodiversity protection, and breeders’ ...
Zambia: New Trademarks Act Aligns National Law with International Standards
On December 26, 2025, Zambia’s Trademarks Act No. 11 of 2023 entered into force, replacing the Trademarks Act of 1958. The new legislation constitutes the most significant ...
Morocco: Increase in Trademark Opposition Fees
The Moroccan Office of Industrial and Commercial Property (OMPIC) has implemented an increase in official fees applicable to trademark opposition proceedings, effective December 2025. The adjustment forms ...
Sudan: TMO Reopens in Khartoum Following Relocation
The Sudan Trademark Office (TMO) has resumed operations in Khartoum following the completion of its relocation from Port Sudan. Confirmation received from the Registrar General indicates that ...
Morocco: Patent Filings and Innovation Activity Strengthen in 2025
According to data released by the Moroccan Office of Industrial and Commercial Property (OMPIC), patent activity continued to accelerate in 2025, with 516 patents granted during the ...
Algeria: Revision of Official IP Fees
Algeria has revised the official fees for intellectual property services, affecting procedures relating to trademarks, patents, and industrial designs. The updated schedule originates from the country’s 2026 ...
Somalia: Structuring a Functional IP System
Somalia's intellectual property system is taking another concrete step toward full operationalization. A Ministerial Decision dated September 30, 2025, introduced official fees for additional procedures before the ...
Syria: A New Beginning for Intellectual Property
Recent developments in United States sanctions policy may warrant a reassessment of intellectual property portfolios connected to Syria. In December 2025, the United States repealed the Caesar ...
