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May 28, 2026

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Libya Relaunches Online Trademark Publication System: Act Before the Deadline

Libya has resumed online trademark publication through its official portal, making around 500 trademarks available for p...

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Apr 7, 2026

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Qatar Issues Clarification on Classes Under Nice Classification

Qatar confirms all 45 Nice Classification classes are now available for trademark registration, including Class 33, crea...

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Mar 30, 2026

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Bahrain Update: Deadlines Extended for Legalized Industrial Property Submissions

Bahrain introduces a temporary 90-day extension for submitting legalized documents for trademarks, patents, and industri...

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Mar 27, 2026

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UAE Grants Temporary Extension for Submission of Legalized Trademark Documents.

Trademark applicants in the UAE can now benefit from temporary extensions for submitting legalized documents, providing...

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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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