Enhancing innovation in the Gulf: modernised IP frameworks in Qatar and Bahrain
12 Jul 2024
The State of Qatar has recently embarked on a series of initiatives aimed at modernising and streamlining its intellectual property (IP) framework. These developments,...
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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: changes to IP protection and their potential impact
30 Apr 2024
Recent amendments to intellectual property (IP) protection have recently been implemented by the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) which are seen to make...
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Intellectual Property Office UK’s initiatives to support the delivery of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals
26 Apr 2024
Andrew Sadler, Deputy Director, Policy Group at the UK IPO details the Office's own green initiatives as well as selected UK businesses which have...
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BPTO now orders patent examinations based on date of submission of examination request
08 Feb 2024
As of January 2024 the BPTO will order the distribution and technical examination of patent applications based on the date of the actual submission...
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ASIPI: respect for diversity and inclusion
15 Jan 2024
In Latin America in general, the issue of diversity and inclusion remains poorly addressed in some sectors, and addressing it implies breaking many taboos...
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The Spanish Courts have held that the Spanish Patent and Trade Mark Office (SPTMO) may not provide advisory services to users
22 Dec 2023
A complaint from Spanish Association of IP Attorneys (COAPI) about the IP Scan service from EUIPO has been upheld. The EUIPO-organised “IP Scan” service...
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