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ARTICLE · 14 OCTOBER 2026

Egypt Advances IP Digitalisation With Online Grievance Committee Proceedings

The Egyptian Intellectual Property Authority has launched a digital transformation of its trademark and industrial design grievance committees, enabling remote proceedings and electronic document submission. This modernisation initiative aligns with Egypt Vision 2030 and introduces new procedures for IP practitioners while maintaining traditional in-person options.

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The Egyptian Intellectual Property Authority (EGIPA) has announced the digitisation of the committees responsible for deciding grievances filed against decisions of the General Department of Trademarks and Industrial Designs.

The initiative forms part of EGIPA’s digital transformation plan under the National Digital Transformation Strategy and Egypt Vision 2030, as well as the first objective of the National Intellectual Property Strategy concerning digital transformation and the delivery of services through modern technology.

Grievance Committees to Convene Remotely

Under the new system, grievance committees in all their legally prescribed formations will convene remotely.

Sessions will be attended by the committee chairs, who are State Council judges, appointed university experts and relevant EGIPA personnel. Grievance applicants or their legal representatives will also be invited to attend remotely when their respective matters are scheduled, allowing them to present their

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