Two Major Raids Unveil Counterfeit Detergent and Antiseptic Production Facilities

In a significant development, on June 13, 2023, two factories producing counterfeit detergents and antiseptics were raided in UAE. Our team discovered this information about two warehouses manufacturing and storing infringing detergent powder. During the first raid, our team with the law enforcement officials found an alarming quantity of antiseptic products […]

The Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) has achieved a significant milestone by becoming an internationally recognized Searching and Preliminary Examining Authority.

  • 18 Jul 2023
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The Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) has recently revealed its appointment as an International Searching and Preliminary Examining Authority within the framework of the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT/ISA/IPEA). This marks SAIP’s establishment as the second international body capable of supporting the Arabic language in patent search and examination processes. In […]

Qatar Formally Implements the Gulf Cooperation Council Trademark Law as of July 09, 2023.

  • 18 Jul 2023
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The Qatar Ministry of Commerce and Industry’s Intellectual Property Department has issued Ministerial Decree No. 56 of 2023 concerning the GCC Trademark Law and its ancillary regulations. The intent of this decree is to facilitate more efficient and internationally-aligned trademark processes within Qatar. One of the main changes includes the reduction […]