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15

Sep

2008

by NJQ & Associates

Newsletter: Bahrain – Update

Bahrain

The Bahrain Trademark Office has issued a circular letter on 9 July 2008 by which it limited the time to reply to an Office Action, opposition or rejection to 90 ...

07

Jun

2008

by NJQ & Associates

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Newsletter: Syria – Lifting the Boycott Declaration Requirement

Syria

As of the beginning of June 2008, the Syrian Prime Minster issued a decision in which:

07

Jun

2008

by NJQ & Associates

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Newsletter: Libya – Updates

Libya

Legalization of documents by the Libyan Consulate abroad now must be made form the original country of the applicant and it is no longer accepted to be issued or authenticated ...

07

Jun

2008

by NJQ & Associates

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Newsletter: Iraq – Updates

Iraq

In May 2008, the Iraqi authorities, even if they still apply the 7th Nice classification (classes 1- 42), and in order to comply with it, has revised the list of ...

19

Mar

2008

by NJQ & Associates

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Newsletter: Iraq – Reorganizing of Trademark Office Operations

Iraq

The newly appointed Registrar, in his attempt to develop Trademark Office operations (TMO) by introducing the computer in the TMO, has issued a statement in which he said:

19

Apr

2007

by NJQ & Associates

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Newsletter: Syria – Intellectual Property Law Updates

Syria

Very important changes in the new law of distinctive trademarks, geographical indications, utilities and industrial designs and unfair competition.

25

Feb

2007

by NJQ & Associates

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Newsletter: Algeria – Increase in Official Fees as of January 2007

Algeria

This is to advise that official fees have been doubled in respect of patents and trademarks.

25

Feb

2007

by NJQ & Associates

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Newsletter: West Bank – Increase in Official Fees as of January 2007

Palestine (State of)

After a strike of nine months, now the Trademark office has commenced its operations as of 22 January 2007.

05

Dec

2006

by NJQ & Associates

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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

No Comment

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: