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ARTICLE · 17 JUNE 2022

Protecting Pharmaceutical Trademarks In Saudi Arabia

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The creation and distribution of counterfeit pharmaceutical products and active pharmaceutical components has serious ramifications for consumer health and safety, and is compounded...

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Anuja Saraswat
Anuja Saraswat
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Protecting pharmaceutical trademarks in Saudi Arabia

According to reports, the Arab pharmaceutical business is worth over $20 billion and is expected to increase at a compound annual growth rate of about 9% between 2012 and 2016. In the region, there are about 450 pharmaceutical companies. All Middle Eastern countries, with the exception of Egypt, are large importers of branded medications, while domestic production capabilities are primarily limited to generic and licenced drugs with little R&D. As a result, it is becoming increasingly vital for trademark holders to face the issues of pharmaceutical trademark protection in the Arab world and to get more familiar with the regional standards.

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