The Ministry of Industry and Trade has issued Ministerial Decisions No. (7) and (8) of 2026 ordering the deletion of trademarks and commercial agency registrations that were not renewed or updated within the prescribed legal deadlines.

Practical Implications

The authorities are effectively cleaning the official registers and removing dormant rights. As a result:

• Previously blocked marks may now become available for filing
• Conflict risks based on inactive registrations should decrease
• Clearance searches are expected to be more reliable

Recommended Actions

Rights holders are advised to review their portfolios in Yemen and ensure records remain updated. It may also be appropriate to reassess availability of marks that were previously unavailable and consider new filings where obstacles have been removed.

For availability checks or filing guidance, contact us at news@sabaip.com.