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Kuwait: Updated Patent Fees
In an effort to promote innovation in the country, the Patent Office in Kuwait announced an update in the fees for all patent related matters. As per ...
Bahrain: VAT Rate Applied on IP Matters
Starting July 1, 2019, professional charges in Bahrain will be subject to five percent Value Added Tax. This comes after the release of the VAT regulations in ...
Yemen: Increase in Publication Fees
The Patent and Trademark Office in Yemen announced an increase in the official publication fees of trademark, patent, and industrial design applications. The new rates will apply ...
Tunisia: Increase in Official Fees
Following the recently published and implemented increase in industrial design fees in Tunisia, sources at the Patent and Trademark Office (INNORPI) alluded to an upcoming increase in ...
UAE: Revised Official Fees
Pursuant to Cabinet Decision no. 51 of 2019, the United Arab Emirates announced a revision in the official fees for all services offered by the Ministry of ...
Djibouti: Small Country, Big Ambitions
With an area of 23,200 square kilometers, it is easy to overlook Djibouti on a map. Despite its size, this small country occupies an unrivaled regional role ...
Maghreb: What You Need to Know About Patents in an Emerging Region Full of Possibilities
The Maghreb region, known for its touristic and historical sites, along with its considerable proximity to Europe, has been experiencing its own industrial revolution over the span ...
India: Accession to Three Key WIPO International Classification Treaties
In its ongoing efforts to advance the intellectual property scene in the country, India joined three key World Intellectual Property Organization treaties: Nice Agreement, Vienna Agreement and ...
MENA: USTR 301 Special Report
The Office of the United States Trade Representative published the Special 301 Report on April 25, 2019, reviewing global developments on trade and intellectual property. The MENA ...