This is considered a great attainment while considering that IP filings carried out manually, were obviously a time-incurring and cost-incurring procedure.

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.

During the inaugural participation of Saudi Arabia in proposing additions to the Locarno classification, 78% of the submissions were accepted in the meeting of the Committee of Experts ...

United Trademark & Patent Services examines how effective brand protection in the UAE increasingly depends on coordination between enforcement authorities rather than just legal frameworks. The article explores the practical challenges of anti-counterfeiting enforcement across federal and emirate-level institutions, border controls, and the growing complexity of digital commerce and sophisticated counterfeit operations.

United Trademark & Patent Services celebrates its continued recognition in the IAM Patent 1000 guide, earning rankings as a Highly Recommended Firm in Pakistan and a leading firm in the UAE for patent prosecution, transactions, and litigation. The firm's leadership team, including Hasan Irfan Khan, Yawar Irfan Khan, Maria Farrukh Irfan Khan, and others, brings decades of combined expertise in patent law, enforcement, and strategic IP advisory across the Middle East and South Asia.

In the initial half of 2023, Dubai Customs completed clearance for 14 million customs transactions, marking a 10% increase compared to the same timeframe in 2022.

Trademark registration establishes legal rights, but it cannot detect counterfeits entering the market or protect the customer trust your brand has built. The UAE's new Executive Regulations on Combatting Commercial Fraud introduce stricter timelines and procedures for identifying and removing counterfeit goods, making early detection and coordinated enforcement more critical than ever.

Creativity is at the heart of all artistic achievements. It is nurtured by human touch and imagination.

The UAE government has made the decision to reduce fees with regards to services that are offered by the Ministry of the Economy, including Trademark related services.

The Sixth High-Level Strategic Cooperation Committee between the State of Qatar and the Republic of Korea was held in Seoul on June 15, 2023...

SAIP and JPO conducted a bilateral meeting, addressing the latest IP policies and cooperative projects while affirming their commitment to mutual understanding.

The Consumer Protection Association (CPA) is an association in Saudi Arabia, that aims at protecting the consumer's interests; safeguarding and defending consumer rights...

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.

Dubai Custom's Intelligence Department thwarted an attempt to smuggle counterfeit petroleum jelly under the trademark "VASELINE" shipment that contained 17,280 packs, with a street value of AED400, 000, with the coordination of relevant departments.

Dubai Customs' commitment to safeguarding intellectual property rights, promoting environmental responsibility, and raising public awareness about the perils of counterfeit goods is commendable.

Registration of the opposed trademark will be violating the UAE trademark law and Articles of Paris Convention.

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) released its 2022 Special 301 Report on April 27, 2022, pertaining to the competency, improvisation and strength...

This invention has been patented by the founders, which is electricity-free, hence avoiding the problems caused by long power cuts.

The unique and captivating allure of scents has long been a cornerstone of the perfume industry. Beyond their aesthetic and sensory appeal, scents raise intriguing questions within the legal framework of intellectual property: Can a scent, particularly the fragrance of a perfume, be trademarked?

The Madrid Protocol is an international system for obtaining trademark protection in a number of countries and/or regions using a single application.