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The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Economy and Tourism has updated its registry practice to accept applications for alcoholic beverages. The Trade Mark Office implemented this new procedure with immediate effect. This aligns the national framework with the Madrid Protocol and international standards. This operational update expands brand protection options. However, securing a UAE Class 33 trademark registration involves strict procedural rules, significant costs, and regulatory limitations.
The Saudi Cabinet, chaired by King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, officially approved the National Intellectual Property Policy during its session in Jeddah on 25 August 2026. This milestone establishes a statutory baseline across government entities, aligning the National intellectual property infrastructure with the economic diversification targets and knowledge-based economic indicators of Saudi Vision 2030.
WIPO published individual fees that apply when Saudi Arabia is designated through the Madrid Protocol. The amounts appear in Information Notice No. 37/2026, dated 1 September 2026, and follow a declaration Saudi Arabia made under Article 8(7)(a) of the treaty. The system went live in the Kingdom on 8 October 2026, making Saudi Arabia the 117th member of the union.
Vienna Agreement
Vienna Agreement Establishing an International Classification of the Fi...
UPOV Convention
The International Convention for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UP...
Beijing Treaty on Audiovisual Performances (BTAP)
Beijing Treaty on Audiovisual Performances i...
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