From 8 October 2026, Saudi brand owners may file a single international trade mark application, and Saudi Arabia may be designated in international trade mark registrations.

Following a prolonged suspension, Gaza’s Trade Mark Office has restarted key trade mark filing, renewal, and recordal services.

Trade mark opposition settlements in Saudi Arabia require careful planning due to strict specification amendment rules.

While SAIP is already accepting GI applications, formal examination procedures will commence once the official fee structure is published.

Following the UAE’s accession to the Locarno Agreement on Industrial Designs, the treaty will enter into force in the UAE on 6 October 2026.

Trade Mark and Patent Offices will remain closed from 13 July 2026, and will reopen on 19 July 2026.

Effective 6 May 2026, official trade mark fees increased by 40% to 150%.

The platform is designed to streamline reporting procedures and strengthen custom enforcement mechanisms.

Five new electronic copyright services were introduced, covering certificates, deposits, and assignments.

Although the portal services were suspended during the outage, deadlines remain unaffected and late fees have been waived.

Qatar's TMO has clarified that all trade mark classes are now fully available for registration, including Class 33 for alcoholic beverages.

Trade mark applicants may obtain fee‑free extensions for submitting legalised powers of attorney, with monthly extensions beyond the initial 90‑day deadline.

The measure came into effect on 17 March and will remain in force for three months.

The article suggests immediate steps to protect IP amidst supply chain disruptions and shifting trade routes caused by regional geopolitical instability.

The new copyright law, which enters into force on 12 August 2026, significantly strengthens copyright protection and enforcement.

The new law strengthens breeder’s rights while aligning with both the national legislation and international standards.

Under the new framework, .om, .com.om, and .co.om domains can be registered without a trade mark certificate or exact match with their company name.

As of 27 January 2026, all trade mark applications must comply with the revised list of goods and services.