Ethiopia’s Council of Ministers approved the country’s accession to the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property.

All deadlines have been suspended effective 23 September 2024 until operations return to normal.

Right holders will be able to demand compensation from infringers, instead of damages.

The new law was published on 4 October 2024 and will take effect 180 days after publication.

After not operating since 8 November 2022 due to the profound IPO reform in Ukraine, the Appeal Board resumed operations on 18 June 2024.

Saudi Arabia has recently announced the launch of a National Intellectual Property Rights Exchange Platform and an Intellectual Property Prosecution initiative.