Region: Africa & Middle East

A recent case emphasises the need to align the register of companies and the register of trademarks as regards the reservation of company names.

15 August 2023

The ruling highlights the importance of a thorough and holistic assessment of trademarks in infringement cases.

28 July 2023

While a new platform has recently been proposed, a failure to properly address the failings of the current platform would represent a disaster for trademark prosecution in Nigeria. 

26 July 2023

The adoption of the GCC Trademark Law will result in some immediate and significant practice changes, including an increase in certain official fees. 

21 July 2023

Featured in WTR Global Leaders 2023

19 July 2023

The Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs has recently restarted the process to allow trademark owners to ‘reserve’ their marks. 

18 July 2023

Data analysis reveals stark differences – and some similarities – in trademark filing activity at the world’s biggest electric vehicle makers.

11 July 2023

Featured in WTR Special Report Q2 2023: Spotlight on Asia-Pacific: A guide to strategically navigating the evolving landscape

04 July 2023

Although Iran's trademark legal framework currently presents limitations and inconsistencies, efforts have been made to protect IP rights.   

29 June 2023

A landmark ruling in Israel could help rights holders seek greater compensation and sets a precedent for retailer liability in trademark infringement disputes.

15 June 2023