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The Saudi Council of Ministers has recently approved certain amendments to the Private Health Institutes Law (the Amendments).

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.

A trademark is often one of a company’s most valuable assets. It distinguishes products and services in the marketplace, builds consumer trust, and protects the reputation a business has invested years in developing.

Licensing agreements occupy a structurally ambiguous position in merger control. They sit between asset acquisitions and ordinary commercial contracts.

In an attempt to foster "a fair and attractive arbitration environment, promote the spread of the arbitration culture, based on the highest international benchmarks and standards, and reduce the pressure on the court system", ...

Saudi Arabia's accession to the Madrid Protocol creates new opportunities for international and Saudi-based trademark owners to manage their intellectual property portfolios more efficiently. This development raises important questions about filing strategies, cost implications, and practical considerations for businesses seeking trademark protection in the Kingdom and abroad.

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.