Region: Africa & Middle East

Chinese characters, stag heads, burgers and more: seven EMEA Legal Updates you may have missed

Each quarter WTR runs a series of pieces highlighting recent Legal Updates that you may have missed. To kick off our latest series, we turn our attention to recent developments in the EMEA region.

31 January 2023

The Start-up Act 2022 - what you need to know

A key aspect of the new Start-up Act is that it recognises the need for the protection of IP rights for start-up companies.

13 January 2023

Iraq orders trademark violation crackdown; INTA files SCOTUS amicus brief; TJ Maxx sued – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at major auto brands forming an alliance to combat fake car parts in China, the USPTO preparing for boot camp, and much more.

03 January 2023

The IP rights recordal deadline is nearly here

The deadline for the implementation of the Anti-counterfeiting Authority (ACA)'s dual recordal system for IP rights is fast approaching. A recent notice clarifies a number of points.

08 December 2022

Brand owners take note: 1 January 2023 deadline approaching to file recordals

The deadline for the implementation of the Anti-counterfeiting Authority (ACA)'s dual recordal system for IP rights is fast approaching. IP rights owners should file their recordals now to meet the ACA's requirements for import.

10 November 2022

The ‘something hooge’ catchphrase, single-letter marks and more: five Africa and Middle East Legal Updates you may have missed

We continue our latest series highlighting Legal Updates that you may have missed with insights on recent developments in Africa and the Middle East.

27 October 2022

The need for a national IP policy and strategy in Nigeria

The Nigerian government has recently organised a workshop - in collaboration with WIPO - for the validation of the draft “National Intellectual Property Policy and Strategy”, demonstrating a new level of commitment to the formulation of a national IP policy.

27 October 2022

Brands in Africa: the dos and the don’ts

Featured in World Trademark Review Yearbook 2022/2023

For brand owners, it makes sense to identify the business opportunity first and secure deals before thinking of brand protection. However, in an African context, it is prudent to secure protection of trademarks sooner rather than later.

21 October 2022

Israel: Trademark procedures and strategies

Featured in World Trademark Review Yearbook 2022/2023

Any person or legal entity may obtain protection for a mark in Israel. No power of attorney is required before filing, but one must be submitted to the Israeli Trademark Office (ITO) at a later stage. No notarisation or legalisation is required.

21 October 2022

Court of Appeal clarifies that second appeal may lie from decision of registrar of trademarks

The Court of Appeal provided certainty by clarifying that the High Court is not the last avenue of appeal following a decision of the registrar.

10 October 2022