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Feb 20, 2026

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Libya Trademark Office Introduces Mandatory 10-Year Trademark Renewal Term

Libya Trademark Office now requires a fixed 10-year renewal term for trademarks. Short-term renewals must be supplemente...

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Feb 17, 2026

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Qatar Adopts Nice Classification 13th Edition (2026): Key Changes for Trademark Applications from 16 February 2026

Qatar adopts the Nice Classification 13th Edition effective 16 February 2026. Learn how the new rules impact trademark a...

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Feb 5, 2026

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Argentina Implements 13th Edition of Nice Classification for Trademarks

Argentina’s implementation of the 13th Edition of the Nice Classification marks an important update to its trademark sys...

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Jan 27, 2026

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UAE Adopts 13th Edition of Nice Classification for Trademark Registration From 27 January 2026

The UAE has adopted the 13th Edition of the Nice Classification for trademark registrations, effective 27 January 2026....

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Jan 27, 2026

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UAE Enacts New Law on Plant Variety Protection

The enactment of Federal Law No. 8 of 2025 represents a major advancement in the UAE’s intellectual property landscape,...

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Jan 26, 2026

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Algeria Increases Fees for Patent, Trademark, and Design Services

Algeria’s increase in patent, trademark, and design fees—combined with the introduction of a 19% VAT—marks a significant...

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Jan 13, 2026

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Oman Allows Foreign Firms to Register Domains Without Trademark Registration

Oman has updated its domain registration framework to allow foreign companies to register .om, .com.om, and .co.om domai...

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Dec 10, 2025

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Kuwait Power of Attorney Law 2025: Decree-Law 147/2025 and Key Changes

Forget the days of mandatory face-to-face notarization appointments. Kuwait's groundbreaking Decree-Law 147/2025 brings...

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Nov 26, 2025

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Saudi Arabia Geographical Indications System: New GI Law Safeguards Product Authenticity

On November 11, 2025, Saudi Arabia launched its comprehensive Geographical Indications (GI) system—a major step in safeg...

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