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Qatar Implements GCC Trade Mark Law

Qatar Implements GCC Trade Mark Law

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Trade Mark Law and its Implementing Regulations entered into force in Qatar on 10 August 2023, replacing Qatar’s previous Trade Mark Law No. 9 of 2002, with respect to trade marks, trade indications, trade names, geographical...

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Saudi IPO to Serve as ISA, IPEA under PCT

Saudi IPO to Serve as ISA, IPEA under PCT

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) recently announced the appointment of the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) as an International Searching Authority (ISA) and an International Preliminary Examining Authority (IPEA) under the Patent...

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Trade Mark Oppositions in Tunisia: Notes from a Recent Case

Trade Mark Oppositions in Tunisia: Notes from a Recent Case

CWB recently obtained a positive decision in Tunisia for a major fashion business, resulting in the final rejection of a ‘pirate’ trade mark application. Brand owners should be aware that opposition proceedings in Tunisia are fairly nuanced: oppositions are filed at...

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GCC Patent Office Now Accepting Patent Applications for Qatar

GCC Patent Office Now Accepting Patent Applications for Qatar

The Gulf Cooperation Council Patent Office (GCCPO) has officially started accepting patent applications for Qatar, starting from 1 July 2023. Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar’s applications are also handled through the GCCPO. The remaining GCC members, Oman, Saudi Arabia and...

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CWB Offices and Practitioners Ranked by IP Stars

CWB Offices and Practitioners Ranked by IP Stars

MIP’s IP Stars rankings were recently published, recognizing CWB offices and individuals for outstanding work. The IP Stars guide is published annually by Managing Intellectual Property (MIP), a well-respected publisher in the IP industry. CWB was ranked as follows:...

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