by Hani Keyrouz | Aug 29, 2023 | Article
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Trade Mark Law and its Implementing Regulations entered into force in Qatar on 10 August 2023, replacing Qatar’s previous Trade Mark Law No. 9 of 2002, with respect to trade marks, trade indications, trade names, geographical...
by Hani Keyrouz | Aug 29, 2023 | Article
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) recently announced the appointment of the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) as an International Searching Authority (ISA) and an International Preliminary Examining Authority (IPEA) under the Patent...
by Hani Keyrouz | Aug 29, 2023 | Article
The Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) recently advocated for the inclusion of Arabic language in WIPO’s Madrid and Hague systems. The recommendation was made by the SAIP’s CEO, Abdulaziz Al Suwailem at a WIPO meeting held in Geneva on 7 July 2023....
by Hani Keyrouz | Aug 29, 2023 | Article
CWB recently obtained a positive decision in Tunisia for a major fashion business, resulting in the final rejection of a ‘pirate’ trade mark application. Brand owners should be aware that opposition proceedings in Tunisia are fairly nuanced: oppositions are filed at...
by Hani Keyrouz | Aug 29, 2023 | Article
The Gulf Cooperation Council Patent Office (GCCPO) has officially started accepting patent applications for Qatar, starting from 1 July 2023. Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar’s applications are also handled through the GCCPO. The remaining GCC members, Oman, Saudi Arabia and...
by Hani Keyrouz | Aug 29, 2023 | Article
MIP’s IP Stars rankings were recently published, recognizing CWB offices and individuals for outstanding work. The IP Stars guide is published annually by Managing Intellectual Property (MIP), a well-respected publisher in the IP industry. CWB was ranked as follows:...
