The Libyan Trademark Office has formally recommenced its complete operations subsequent to a temporary cessation lasting six months. In light of this development, the Trademark Office is now prepared to resume the acceptance of trademark applications submitted by foreign entities, a service that had been suspended since November 2022. For more […]

As per the directive of Lebanon’s Ministry of Commerce, all members and affiliate unions have initiated a strike effective from February 1, 2023. Consequently, Lebanon’s Intellectual Property (IP) Office has also joined the strike, suspending its operations until further notice. As a result of this industrial action, the IP Office will […]

The United Arab Emirates Trademark Office has recently implemented a novel procedure that permits the renewal of trademark applications without the obligatory submission of a legalized Power of Attorney (POA). This innovative approach is designed to alleviate the procedural demands associated with trademark renewal in the UAE. Prior to this development, […]