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Zanzibar: Revised Official IP Fees Effective August 11, 2025
The Zanzibar Industrial Property Office (ZIPO), operating under the Zanzibar Business and Property Registration Agency (BPRA), has issued revised official fees for intellectual property services. The new ...
Ethiopia: Paris Convention Accession Signals IP Reform Push
Ethiopia has officially become a signatory to the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property, with the agreement set to enter into force on August 15, ...
Jordan: Amendments to Plant Variety Registration Regulations
The Ministry of Agriculture in Jordan has issued amendments to the plant variety registration regulations, published on July 16, 2025, which will take effect on August 16, ...
Libya: Trademark Office Temporarily Suspends Operations Following Administrative Transfer
A recent decision by the Libyan Council of Ministers has transferred the powers of the Trademark Office to the Commercial Registry, prompting a temporary suspension in the ...
UAE: Joint Statement with the U.S. to Accelerate Patent Grant Procedures
The United Arab Emirates and the United States signed a Joint Statement of Intent to enhance bilateral cooperation on patent examination. The announcement was made on the ...
Saudi Arabia: New IP Guide for Fashion Designers
Saudi Arabia’s Fashion Commission, in collaboration with the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP), has issued a new Intellectual Property and Designers’ Rights Protection Guide to support ...
Qatar: Strategic IP Partnership Signed with Korea
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) in Qatar has recently signed a strategic partnership program with the Korea Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) to support the development ...
Morocco: New Agreement with WIPO to Enhance IP Protection and Cultural Heritage Rights
Morocco has signed a memorandum of understanding with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) to strengthen cooperation in the field of intellectual property rights, with particular emphasis ...
Saudi Arabia: 20,000th Patent Marks IP Milestone
The Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) has announced the granting of its 20,000th patent, marking a major achievement in the Kingdom’s efforts to strengthen its intellectual ...
