EGYPT: Enforcement Action in Egypt Targets Counterfeit Automotive Parts Manufacturing

As part of the ongoing efforts to combat counterfeiting and protect intellectual property rights across the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Egyptian ATB IP in addition to Egyptian authorities continue to carry out intensive enforcement campaigns targeting illicit activities. In one such operation, the authorities successfully raided a facility engaged in […]

Qatar Implements 13th Edition of the Nice Classification for Trademark Filings

The Qatar Trademark Office has officially announced the adoption of the 13th Edition of the Nice Classification, aligning the country’s trademark classification system with the most recent international standards established by the World Intellectual Property Organization. This update takes immediate effect and introduces a revised framework for the classification of goods […]

Qatar Trademark Office: Operational Update and Resumption of Certain Filing Payments

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 […]