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Jan

2004

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Newsletter: Iraq – Completing Legalization of Documents

Iraq

It is now possible to complete legalization of documents at the Iraqi Consulates abroad as this was interrupted from the time at mid of March until November 2003.

14

Jan

2004

by NJQ & Associates

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Newsletter: Iraq – Increase in Official Fees as of December 28, 2003

Iraq

The Iraqi Trademark office had issued a statement by which official fees has been increased as follow:

14

Jan

2004

by NJQ & Associates

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Newsletter: Algeria – Increase in Official Fees

Algeria

The INAPI has increased the Official Fees of January 2004, details will follow shortly.

13

Dec

2003

by NJQ & Associates

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Newsletter: Iran – Updates

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

This is to advise that Iran has joined the Madrid Protocol, which will be effective as of 25 December 2003.

13

Dec

2003

by NJQ & Associates

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Newsletter: Libya – Updates

Libya

This is to advise that as of the beginning of November 2003, the Libyan Trademark Office (LTMO) is in a total coordination with the WIPO.

15

Oct

2003

by NJQ & Associates

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Newsletter: Morocco – Expected Amendments to the Trademark Law

Morocco

The Moroccan Parliament recently approved a new law uniting the Casablanca Trademark Law dated 23/6/1916 and the Tangier Trademark Law dated 4/10/1938 into one law that grants protection in both ...

15

Oct

2003

by NJQ & Associates

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Newsletter: India – Registration of Service Marks & Geographical Indications are Now Permitted

India

On 15 September 2003 the Trademarks Act 1999 and the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration & Protection) Act 1999 came into force, amending the old Trade & Merchandise Marks Act ...

21

Sep

2003

by NJQ & Associates

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Newsletter: Syria Joins the Patent Cooperation Treaty

Syria

On 26 March 2003 Syria became the 120th country that joins the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT). This Treaty became effective as of 26 June 2003.

21

Sep

2003

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Newsletter: Ukraine – Increase in Official Fees

Ukraine

On 16 June 2003, the Ukraine Trademark Office announced a 50% increase on the official fees for all trademark related matters.

11

Aug

2003

by NJQ & Associates

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Newsletter: Libya – Final Decision Considering All Applications Filed Between 1981 – 2002 as Null

Libya

The Minister of Commerce issued a decision on 7 June 2003 to cancel all trademark applications filed between 1981 to 2002. Owners of trademarks filed prior to the opening of ...