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05

Dec

2006

by NJQ & Associates

Newsletter: Iraq – Updates

Iraq

This is to advise that as of the 5th of October 2006, the Iraqi Trademark office (ITMO) has changed its practice and is now requesting to provide a translation for ...

19

Sep

2006

by NJQ & Associates

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Newsletter: Ethiopia – Issuance of Trademark Registration and Protection Proclamation

Ethiopia

This is to advise that on the 7 July 2006 the Trademark Registration and Protection Proclamation was published under the No. 501/2006. Its major points are:

15

Aug

2006

by NJQ & Associates

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Newsletter: Bahrain – Registration of Patents and Utility Models are Now Available

Bahrain

Due to the issuance of the new Patent and Utility Model Law, No. 2004, the Bahrain Patent Office (BPO) had ceased to receive any patent application from January 28, 2004 ...

15

Aug

2006

by NJQ & Associates

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Newsletter: Mozambique – New Industrial Property Code

Mozambique

The Mozambique authorities have issued a new Law with effect from June 12, 2006 in order to be harmonized with international treaties, simplifying the registration procedure, and to avoid and ...

07

Feb

2006

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Newsletter: Oman – Issuance of Patent Filing Regulation

Oman

In spite of the announcement of the beginning of receiving patent applications by the Omani Patent Office last month, the regulations have just been issued now. The main aspects are:

10

Jan

2006

by NJQ & Associates

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Newsletter: Oman – Patent Applications Now Accepted in Oman

Oman

uscat – The Omani Ministry of Commerce and industry announced that it began accepting filing of patent applications in Oman effective December 17, 2005.

10

Jan

2006

by NJQ & Associates

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Newsletter: Algeria – New Renewal Requirement

Algeria

This is to advise that the Algerian Trademark Office, Institut National Algerian De La Propriete Industrielle (INAP) has started to require a proof of use of the mark during the ...

10

Jan

2006

by NJQ & Associates

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Newsletter: Greece – Decrease in Official Fees

Greece

The Greek Patent Office has decided to reduce the official fees as of January 2006. Further details and our revised charges are available upon request.

18

Dec

2005

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Newsletter: Jordan – New Regulations Regarding Accepting of Patents

Jordan

Patents based on foreign applications must provide with letters patent after issuance under B1 or B2. As for those patents not granted yet, the application will remain pending until it is ...

11

Jan

2005

by NJQ & Associates

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Newsletter: Bahrain – Updates

Bahrain

On December 25, 2004, the Industrial Property Directorate in Bahrain issued the following procedural circular: