Middle East: Intellectual Property

Intellectual property (IP) often represents the most valuable asset in a technology M&A transaction. Yet IP due diligence remains one of the most underestimated parts of technology deals.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has become a new beacon in the Gulf region as a franchise destination, owing to a strong economic expansion, youthful and wealthy populace and bold transformations under Vision 2030.

In the current era of competition and innovation, keeping your intellectual property (IP) safe has never been more crucial.

卡塔尔工商部（MoCI）知识产权司近日发布通告，宣布针对知识产权事务实施临时程序调整，此次调整重点适用于商标业务办理。

The Intellectual Property Department at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) in Qatar has issued a circular announcing temporary procedural measures...

Egypt retains its role as an International Searching and Preliminary Examining Authority, supporting global patent system efficiency.

When filing a trade mark in the UAE, one of the most overlooked, yet critical, elements is the description of the mark. At first glance, it may seem like a simple exercise; describe what the logo...

The Ministry of Economy and Tourism ("MOET") has issued Administrative Decision No. 2 of 2026 to support business continuity and improve service delivery in trade mark procedures.

A company can spend months building a brand before anyone asks the legal question that really matters: is the name actually protected in Egypt?...

As we move further into 2026, the legal landscape in Saudi Arabia for intellectual property protection has taken a significant step forward. Following the Council of Ministers' approval on 27 January 2026...

Article 49 marks a significant evolution in Saudi copyright law, providing conditional protection for platforms while leaving key elements to be shaped by future Executive Regulations.

Saudi Arabia has issued a new Copyright Law (the Law), replacing the 2003 regime (Royal Decree No. M/41) and introducing a more modern framework for copyright and neighbouring rights. The Law was approved by the Council of Ministers (Decision No. 560) and published in the Official Gazette (Umm Al-Qura) on 13 February 2026.