In accordance with Ministerial Decision No. 292/2023 of the Ministry of Trade and Commerce in Oman, it has been announced that the publication fee (Ministry publication fees) of USD 130 will be eliminated for all relevant IP transactions that require publication. This reduction will apply to new trademark filings, renewals, assignments […]

The Libyan Trademark Office has formally recommenced its complete operations subsequent to a temporary cessation lasting six months. In light of this development, the Trademark Office is now prepared to resume the acceptance of trademark applications submitted by foreign entities, a service that had been suspended since November 2022. For more […]

As per the directive of Lebanon’s Ministry of Commerce, all members and affiliate unions have initiated a strike effective from February 1, 2023. Consequently, Lebanon’s Intellectual Property (IP) Office has also joined the strike, suspending its operations until further notice. As a result of this industrial action, the IP Office will […]