Bahrain King ratifies copyright, trademark lawsHis Majesty King Hamad has ratified two laws approved by parliament and the Shura Council. Some articles on copyright and neighbouring rights were amended, and the GCC Trademark Law (System) will be effective six months after the More… |
UAE, Korea in Intellectual Property talksSenior officials from the UAE Ministry of Economy and the Korean Intellectual Property Office (Kipo) recently held a crucial meeting to discuss the setting up of an advance framework of co-operation in the field of Intellectual Property. More… |
Gyma launches new Arabic trademarkGyma Food Industries, a leading player in dried fruits and spices category, has launched ‘Bayara’, the new Arabic trademark for all its products in the region. Bayara reflects the strong roots the company has planted in the region, the bou More… |
China firm told 'iPad ban hard to impose'A Chinese technology firm seeking to ban all shipments of Apple's popular iPad tablet into and out of the country has been told that China's customs authorities are unlikely to intervene in the trademark battle. Proview Technology, the Ch More… |
Bapco plans own trademarkBahrain Petroleum Company (Bapco) is considering a trademark of its own for oil production and marketing, locally and abroad, said a report. A special team has been formed to make necessary arrangements to this effect, chief executive Fais More… |
40 nations reach anti-counterfeiting pactNearly 40 nations have reached agreement in principle on an international trade pact aimed at reducing copyright and trademark theft that causes losses of billions of dollars annually. 'Participants in the negotiations constructively r More… |
Dubai Customs urges trademark registrationDubai Customs has invited trademark owners in the UAE to register their trademarks to guarantee their rights and protect them from forgery and counterfeit. This move by the Intellectual Property Right (IPR) department of Dubai Customs will More… |
McDonald's loses trademark battleFast food giant McDonald's has lost an eight-year trademark battle against a Malaysian curry restaurant after the country's highest court allowed the latter to use the prefix 'Mc'. Malaysia's Federal Court dismissed an application by McDon More… |
Trademarks law in forceForeign companies who have seen their logos or trademarks copied by Bahraini firms can now see justice done. This comes as Bahrain became the last GCC state to accept priority claims for trademarks and industrial designs. The Bahr More… |