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 […]

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 […]