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14

Apr

2026

by NJQ & Associates

Newsletter: QATAR: EXPANDED TRADEMARK COVERAGE WITH CLASS 33 NOW AVAILABLE

Qatar

Class 33 (alcoholic beverages) is now open for registration, whereas filings in this class were previously restricted. This change removes the need for alternative filing strategies and allows applicants to ...

22

Oct

2025

by NJQ & Associates

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Newsletter: SUDAN: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE TO RESUME OPERATIONS IN KHARTOUM

Sudan

KHARTOUM – The General Registrar of Intellectual Property (IPO) in Sudan has announced the relocation of its physical operations back to Khartoum, following a period of temporary displacement to Port ...

23

Aug

2025

by NJQ & Associates

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Newsletter: LIBYA: TEMPORARILY SUSPENDS TMO OPERATIONS AMID ADMINISTRATIVE TRANSITION

Libya

TRIPOLI - The Libyan Council of Ministers has recently issued Decision No. 366 of 2025, transferring the administrative responsibilities of the Trademark Office (TMO) to the Commercial Registration Authority as ...

23

Jul

2025

by NJQ & Associates

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Newsletter: QATAR: THE TRADEMARK OFFICE INTRODUCES DIGITAL SERVICES

Qatar

DOHA - The Intellectual Property Rights Protection Department of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (the Office) has initiated a pilot phase introducing key digital transformations to its operations.

23

Oct

2024

by NJQ & Associates

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Newsletter: LIBYA: THE TRADEMARK OFFICE RETRACTED ITS DECISION RELATED TO POAS

Libya

TRIPOLI - The Ministry of Commerce and Trade retracted its 14 February 2024 decision that required the submission of legalised powers of attorney (PoAs) on an annual basis.

15

Feb

2024

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Newsletter: SUDAN: THE TRADEMARK OFFICE RESUMES ITS OPERATIONS

Sudan

The Trademark Office in Sudan resumed its operations on 11 February 2024, after it was suspended for almost 10 months

26

Jan

2024

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Newsletter: LIBYA: UPDATES AT THE TRADEMARK OFFICE

Libya

TRIPOLI - The Minister of Commerce and Trade issued Regulation No. 26 in 2024 regarding the trademark practice in Libya

22

Aug

2023

by NJQ & Associates

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Newsletter: EGYPT: UPDATES IN THE IPO

Egypt

CAIRO - The Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade, by Ministerial decree number 163 of 2022, has announced the formation of the Egyptian Authority for Intellectual Property (EAIP).

29

May

2023

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Newsletter: LIBYA: THE TRADEMARK OFFICE RESUMES ITS OPERATIONS

Libya

TRIPOLI - The Trademark Office of the Ministry of Economy and Trading resumed its operations on 28 May 2023.

26

Sep

2022

by NJQ & Associates

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Newsletter: LEBANON: THE IPO RESUMES OPERATIONS

Lebanon

BEIRUT - The Ministry of Economy & Trade has announced that the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) will resume its operations for all IP-related matters.