Bahrain and Japan Sign MoU to Launch Patent Prosecution Highway Program The Kingdom of Bahrain and Japan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)…
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Tanzania & Qatar: Key Changes to Trademark Regulations
Tanzania: The Fair Competition Commission (FCC) has issued a public notice announcing the commencement of a mandatory trademark rights recordation system for all goods imported…
JAH Jurisdictional Updates: Ghana, Lebanon and Nigeria
Ghana: POA issuance formalities The Industrial Property Office of Ghana has observed that several submitted POAs do not comply with the Powers of Attorney…
Regulatory Updates for Jordan and Zanzibar & Urgent Scam Alert
Jordan: Changes to Agricultural Regulations Effective August 16, 2025: The Ministry of Agriculture implemented new regulations that introduced significant changes to agricultural processes which took…
IP Updates: Qatar Digital Transformation, Ethiopia Joins Paris Convention, UAE-US Patent Agreement
Qatar: Qatar Trademark Office Initiates Digital Transformation The Qatar Trademark Office has officially launched a trial phase for significant digital enhancements to its services. This…
Egypt – New Patent Late Examination Fee and Increased Official Charges
The Egyptian Intellectual Property Authority (EGIPA) has issued Decision No. 34 of 2025, introducing significant amendments to the patent system. A new late examination fee…
Egypt – Increase in Patent Examination Official Fees and Revised Payment Deadlines
The Egyptian Intellectual Property Authority (EGIPA) has issued Decree No. 26 of 2025, published in the Official Gazette No. 132 on 17 June 2025, introducing…
Latest IP Developments: Yemen (Aden) POA & Mauritius ARIPO Accession
Yemen: MoFA Attestation for Powers of Attorney Please note that the Aden Trademarks Office now requires MoFA attestation for all powers of attorney prior to…
Bahrain Trademark Classification Update and Syria Fee Changes
Bahrain: Transition to the 12th Edition of the Nice Classification Please be advised that the Intellectual Property Office operating under the Ministry of Industry and…
Jurisdictional updates Iran and Turkey
Iran: Electronic Publication of Trademarks: Pursuant to the Industrial Property Protection Law of Iran, approved in 2024, and effective from April 12, 2025, all accepted…