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Qatar – National Phase of PCT Applications

January 14, 2012 /0 Comments/in , /by

Although Qatar had joined the PCT since May 3, 2011, and that it could have been designated in International Applications filed on or after August 3, 2011, still it seems not possible to enter PCT applications into the national phase in this country. Qatar has enacted a patent law since 2006. However, the patent office […]

Saudi Arabia – Limitation of Validity of POA

February 12, 2011 /1 Comment/in /by

The Saudi Arabian Trademark Office will no longer recognize Powers of Attorney the age of which has exceeded 10 years. According to a new regulation by the Office, the validity of a Power of Attorney held by a trademark attorney for a trademark owner will be limited to 10 Hijri Years only. The Hijiri Year […]