The Trademark Office at the Qatari Ministry of Commerce and Industry has recently introduced temporary operational measures following its transition to remote working arrangements. These changes have affected several trademark-related administrative procedures and deadlines. During the remote working period, the Trademark Office temporarily suspended the issuance of physical receipts for a […]
The Omani Trademark Office has issued updated guidance concerning trademark renewals scheduled for 2026, introducing procedural changes that may require certain trademark owners to amend their existing registrations in order to maintain proper protection. The update relates primarily to changes in the Nice Classification system, which governs the international classification of […]
The UAE Trademark Office has recently introduced a temporary procedural flexibility concerning the submission of legalized Powers of Attorney for trademark applications that include the required undertaking. Under the standard procedure, applicants must submit the legalized POA within 90 days from the filing date of the trademark application. This deadline has […]