Effective 27 January 2026 The United Arab Emirates has formally implemented the 13th Edition of the Nice Classification, with effect from 27 January 2026, further reinforcing its alignment with global trademark practice. Although the 13th Edition officially entered into force internationally on 1 January 2026, adoption across the MENA region remains […]
In line with the ongoing efforts of the competent authorities to strengthen control over ports and strategic areas, a container was successfully seized in the Ain Sokhna area after being found to contain thousands of counterfeit perfume bottles fully prepared for distribution to wholesale and retail traders across the Arab Republic […]
January 2026 According to the first circular issued by AIPPI – UAE National Group on 9 January 2026, UAE Consulates abroad have begun issuing a new electronic legalisation page format for documents legalised outside UAE. Under the previous practice, documents legalised abroad were required to undergo an additional attestation step by […]