NEWS
Tanzania: Mandatory Trademark Recordation for Imported Goods Effective December 1, 2025
The Fair Competition Commission (FCC) has announced that, effective December 1, 2025, all trademarks relating to goods imported into Mainland Tanzania must be recorded with the FCC ...
Yemen: New Filing Requirements for Class 5 Trademark Applications
The Trademark Office in Yemen (Aden) has announced new procedural requirements for trademark applications in Class 5, covering pharmaceuticals and medical supplies. Applications in this class will ...
Bahrain: Zooming Ahead with Japan on the Patent Highway
The Japan Patent Office (JPO) and the Ministry of Industry and Commerce of the Kingdom of Bahrain have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to launch a bilateral ...
Announcement of the Passing of Mr. Mazen Dajani, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Saba & Co. IP
It is with deep sorrow that we share the news of the passing of Mr. Mazen Dajani, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Saba & Co. ...
Libya: Trademark Office Resumes Operations Following Temporary Suspension
The Libyan Trademark Office, which had temporarily suspended acceptance of trademark applications due to its administrative transfer to the Commercial Registry, has officially resumed operations as of ...
Saudi Arabia: 3.6 Million Products Seized for Trademark Law Violations
The Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) reported the seizure of over 3.6 million products infringing the Trademark Law following more than 2,000 inspection visits in 51 ...
Qatar: Investment and Trade Court Signs Cooperation Agreement with WIPO
The Investment and Trade Court in Qatar has signed a cooperation agreement with the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center. The agreement was concluded by Court President Judge ...
Saudi Arabia: Guidelines on Copyright Principles for AI-Related Works
The Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) has issued Guidelines on Copyright Principles for AI-Related Works (June 2025), clarifying its position on how copyright protection applies to ...
Lebanon: Simplified Trademark Assignment Procedure
The Lebanese Trademarks Office has introduced a key change to the procedure for recording trademark assignments. Rights holders are no longer required to submit the original registration ...
