NEWS
Yemen: New Trademarks Implementing Regulations
The implementing regulations of Trademark Law no. 23 of 2010 in Yemen were issued on July 27, 2011, according to Ministerial Decision No. 213 of 2011. The ...
In Loving Memory of IBRAHIM TARAZI
In Memoriam It is with great sadness that we share with you the news of the death of Ibrahim Tarazi who passed away on September 14, 2011 ...
USTR: Special 301 Report
The Office of the United States Trade Representatives (USTR) has issued its annual Special 301 Report on the protection and enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights. The Report ...
Yemen: Increase in Official Fees
The official fees for all trademark-related matters in Yemen are expected to increase substantially in comparison with their current level very soon. This comes in accordance with ...
Saudi Arabia: Number One in Combatting Illicit Trade
The Customs Authority of Saudi Arabia ranked first among the member states of the World Customs Organization in reducing the levels of counterfeit auto spare parts in ...
Tunisia: Did Tunisia accede to the Geneva Act of the Hague Agreement and to the Madrid Protocol?
The Tunisian Government has recently approved the accession of Tunisia to the Geneva Act of the Hague Agreement for the International Registration of Industrial Designs (Resolution no.77, ...
UAE: Landrush Phase for Arabic Domain Name Registrations Begins
We would like to announce that the Landrush phase for Arabic domain name registrations has started. During this phase, individuals and companies can apply for the domain ...
India: Guidelines to Register Geographical Indications
The Indian Government published on July 27, 2011a draft manual on the registration of Geographical Indications (GIs). The purpose of this manual is to provide applicants with ...
Bahrain: Patent Formalities
The Ministry of Industry and Trade has recently issued Decision no. 115 of 2011 on the formalities for granting patents in Bahrain. This Ministerial Decision is comprised ...
