利雅得：全球设计师迎来福音——解读新设计法条约

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...

The World Intellectual Property Organization has announced the individual fees that will apply to international trademark registrations designating Saudi Arabia under the Madrid Protocol, effective 8 October 2026. The fee structure includes charges for international applications, collective marks, renewals, and grace period renewals, ranging from CHF 1,397 to CHF 1,719 per class.

On Friday, February 13, 2026, Saudi Arabia enacted a new Copyright Law, which will replace the previous Copyright Law issued in 2003.

Having a website is essential for any business wishing to have an online presence. In doing so, brand owners are well advised to take control of their domain name management.

Saudi Arabia has modernized its intellectual property framework through the enactment of a new Copyright Law pursuant to Royal Decree No. M/169, published in the Official Gazette (Umm Al-Qura) on February 13, 2026.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has introduced two pivotal laws on September 17, 2024, reshaping the legal landscape for all entities operating and aiming to operate within the KSA market.

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.

Saudi Arabia's new Copyright Law Implementing Regulations, published on 31 July 2026, provide crucial clarity on neighbouring rights, online enforcement mechanisms, software licensing terms, AI training exceptions, and border enforcement procedures. While resolving many practical questions for rights holders and businesses, the framework leaves certain areas—including AI-generated content ownership and collective management society governance—open for future development.

The Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property has launched TAHAQAQ, a digital platform that transforms how trademark rights are enforced at customs checkpoints. This technology-driven system enables brand owners to register their trademarks electronically and receive real-time alerts when suspicious shipments are detected, marking a shift from reactive to proactive intellectual property protection in the Kingdom.

We can confirm that enforcement actions do take place, though much depends on the rights the client has in the country.