The Aden Trademarks Office has introduced a new technical requirement mandating that all Powers of Attorney be attested by the Yemeni Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) prior to filing trademark applications or undertaking any post-registration actions. This change brings Aden’s practice in line with the longstanding procedures already enforced by the […]

A successful raid was recently conducted in Sri Lanka in coordination with enforcement authorities, targeting a business dealing in counterfeit automotive spare parts. Several fake items were seized, including oil filters, empty oil cans, and spark plug packaging. The presence of empty branded packaging shows that the trader was repackaging unbranded […]

As part of ongoing regulatory adjustments, the Uzbekistan government has announced an increase in the basic value used to calculate official fees across various sectors, including intellectual property Starting August 1, 2025, the official fees for all IP-related matters in Uzbekistan will be increased by 10%. This adjustment is a direct […]