Friday 27 March 2015

Saudi Arabia - 4th Arab Forum to protect the consumer against commercial fraud, imitation and violation of Intellectual Property Rights

News that the 4th Arab Forum to protect the consumer against commercial fraud, imitation and violation of Intellectual Property Rights will take place from 5 to 7 May 2015 at the Intercontinental Hotel in Riyadh.

Details of the event can be found at the website here

This part of the Empty Quarter welcomes news of this event, timed to be so close to World Intellectual Property Day, and hopes there will be as much action as there is talk, although participation in the event may be affected by proximity to the INTA Annual Meeting in San Diego which has attracted over 9,000 attendees.

Dubai Customs online recordal process

News that Dubai Customs allows for the online filing of request to record trade marks with them. The relevant page on the Dubai Customs website is here.

This part of the Empty Quarter welcomes this news. Online filing makes the process for rights holders, their agents and Customs more efficient.