Collective Marks – NJQ & Associates

SAUDI ARABIA: REGISTRATION OF COLLECTIVE MARKS AS GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS

NJQ & Associates — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 06:13:38 +0000

RIYADH – The Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) announced the launch of the service of registering collective marks that include geographical indications, in light of its desire to regulate the area of intellectual property in line with international best practices and to contribute to enhancing the competitiveness of the local economy.

SAIP also clarified that geographical indication collective marks can be registered for products that have a specific geographical origin and characteristics or reputation attributed to that origin, expressing that their registration as collective marks contributes to distinguishing the geographical origin, materials, or method of manufacture or other common characteristics of goods or services provided.

It is required to include the following along with the trademark application:

Power of attorney, legalised;
The exact description of the trademark;
Certified copy of the bylaws of the union or organisation requesting the registration, with its amendments;
An indication of the persons entitled to use the mark and their relationship with the applicant, and
A legalised affidavit that the applicant (organisation) will closely monitor the use of such mark by its affiliate members and an explanation on how members are qualified for membership in the organisation.

For more information, please contact saudi-arabia@qumsieh.com.

UAE – Amendments on Collection of Trademarks Publication and Registration Fees

NJQ & Associates — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 10:41:38 +0000

In pursuant to the Ministerial Resolution No. (66) dated 14 February 2010, which amends the previous Ministerial Resolution No. (541) for the year 2009, the collection of official fees for acceptance, publication and final registration for all trademarks will be conducted according to specific criteria. Before this amendment, the publication and registration fees are to be paid within one month. Now the payment of official fees for publication and registration will proceed as follows:
First: Publication fees for accepted trademarks shall be collected within 30 days of the applicant being notified of accepting the trademark application.

Accepted trademarks shall be published in the ministry trademarks bulletin and other two local newspapers within 30 days from the approval of the publication form; otherwise the application shall be considered cancelled.

Second: final registration fees for published trademarks shall be collected within 30 days from the expiry of the 30 day opposition starting from the last publication date as per Article 14 of the Federal Law No. 37 of 1992 on trademarks.

Third: This resolution shall be published in the official gazette and shall be effective as of the date of issuance.

Fourth: The Resolution was issued in Abu Dhabi on 14 February, 2010.

For more information please send contact us at uae@qumsieh.com.