Libya
Adams & Adams
On 14 February 2024, the Libyan Office of the Ministry of Economy issued guidance number 694,3.2.5 updating the requirements relating to the filing of trade mark applications in this territory.
JAH Intellectual Property
On January 17, 2024, the Libyan Ministry of Economy and Trade has issued a New Executive Regulations No. 26 dated 2024 for the 2010 Trademark Act reflecting an increase in the official fees related
JAH Intellectual Property
As a commitment to modernization and optimization to its approach to intellectual property, and in compliance with the newly introduced executive regulations issued under Ministerial Decision No.
Nigeria
Adams & Adams
Ambassador Nura Abba Rimi, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment, has emphasized the government's commitment to enhancing the Nigerian economy...
Koriat & Co
As businesses strive to distinguish themselves in the marketplace, the risk of deceptive practices (knowingly or unknowingly) by competitors increases.
Banwo & Ighodalo
In Nigeria's technological landscape, the National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (the "NOTAP") is the primary government agency responsible for overseeing technology transfer activities in the country.
Gbenga Biobaku & Co
The above statement is an excerpt from the ruling of the Trademarks Tribunal as delivered by Shafiu Adamu Yauri, the
Registrar of the Trademarks Registry on 4th February 2023...
Adeola Oyinlade & Co
Intellectual property (IP) includes valuable tangible or intangible intellectual creations of individuals such as concepts, brands and inventions that give the owners certain exclusive rights.
Saudi Arabia
United Trademark & Patent Services
During the inaugural participation of Saudi Arabia in proposing additions to the Locarno classification, 78% of the submissions were accepted in the meeting of the Committee of Experts ...
Osha Bergman Watanabe & Burton LLP
Saudi Arabia's Public Prosecution Council has announced the formation of a specialized IP Prosecution wing that will examine and initiate criminal proceedings in cases of IP infringement.
United Trademark & Patent Services
The ATM platform aims to encourage creativity and innovation in the face of new technologies and creative industries.
South Africa
Adams & Adams
After almost a year of disruption due to civil unrest, the Sudan Trade marks Office resumed operations on 11 February 2024. The office has also temporarily...
Adams & Adams
Following a stakeholder engagement meeting with the USRB and the Ugandan Government Printer (responsible for publishing trade mark applications under the new Trade Mark Regulations)...
Adams & Adams
n accordance with Article 11 of the Executive Regulations for Trademarks, the Libyan Trade Marks Office has released official decision No. (335) of 2024 regarding trade mark cancellations.
Adams & Adams
Thursday, 1 February 2024, saw the Ministry of Economy and Trade introducing its electronic advertising system for trade marks. Senior officials from the Ministry...
ENS
Brands play a significant role in many industries. In the world of casual footwear, whether sneakers, trainers or tackies, it all depends on where you're from, brands are hugely important with many of the biggest ...
Swart Attorneys
A pyrrhic victory is much less a victory, and much more a consolation with dire repercussions.
Tanzania
Inventa
An article on December 29, 2023, in the Daily News reported that Tanzania has gained international recognition for its efforts to bolster its capacity to administer justice and handle disputes in the realm of IP.
United Arab Emirates
United Trademark & Patent Services
This success is attributed to ongoing initiatives like the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements program.
ENS
In the early 1980s, Yannick Noah was one of the best male tennis players in the world. The cool, charismatic Frenchman won one Grand Slam, the 1983 French Open, and he captained both...