Iraq: Implementation of New Trademark Fees
Following our previous communication regarding Decision No. 26038 of 2026, kindly note that the Trademark Office in Baghdad has officially commenced the collection of the revised fees as of May 6, 2026. All trademark services under Law No. 21 of 1957 are now subject to these updated official costs, while the official fees in Kurdistan of Iraq were not affected.
Please be assured that JAH Intellectual Property continues to maintain its professional service charges at their current rates to ensure providing the most competitive fees to its clients and associations.
Turkey: Fee Adjustment for International Trademark Registrations (IRs)
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has announced through Information Notice No. 24/2026 a change to the individual fees for designating Turkey under the Madrid Protocol. These new amounts, established in Swiss francs, will take effect on June 7, 2026.
The revised rates apply to international applications designating Turkey, subsequent designations, and renewals received or processed on or after the effective date. Below is a summary of the adjusted fees for your reference:
Libya: Relaunch of Electronic Trademark Publication System
The Libyan Commercial Registry Department has officially resumed the electronic publication of trademarks through its official website after a period of suspension. The newly released batch includes approximately 500 trademarks, spanning publication numbers 55261 to 57597. Pursuant to applicable local regulations, a strict 30-day opposition period applies to all newly published marks from their exact date of publication.
We are actively monitoring the portal and have identified several of our clients’ trademarks within this latest release. However, a significant portion of previously accepted trademarks with publication numbers prior to 55261 remain unpublished.
We are continuing our persistent follow-ups with the Commercial Registry Department to clarify the upcoming publication mechanism and safeguard these pending registrations.
A Successful INTA Annual Meeting 2026: Strengthening Global Connections and Navigating New Horizons
We are pleased to report on the highly successful conclusion of our participation in the International Trademark Association’s (INTA) 148th Annual Meeting, which took place from May 2-6 at ExCeL London. We were particularly delighted to reconnect with many of our cherished clients and long-standing associates during our time in London. We deeply appreciate the opportunity to have met with you in person to discuss the evolving landscape of brand protection and ongoing collaboration. Beyond these valued reunions, this year was especially productive for expanding our reach. We successfully forged new connections and professional networks with practitioners and brand owners from across the globe. Our presence at Booth 712 served as a dynamic hub for our engagement throughout the INTA event. We were delighted to host a consistent stream of visitors and take the opportunity to demonstrate our deep expertise in the IP Field, Litigations and Enforcements. It was incredibly rewarding to see our insights met with such great satisfaction from the international IP community. We extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who made our experience at INTA 2026 so rewarding and look forward to leveraging these fresh insights and newly established networks to further benefit your intellectual property endeavors and protect your most valuable assets.