CYPRUS: AMENDMENT OF TRADEMARK LAW

The House of Representatives of Cyprus has introduced amendments in the Trademark Law in order to align with the European Trademarks Directive (Directive (EU) 2015/2436).

The mentioned regulation has brought substantial amendments and changed the system of registration, mainte ... [Read More]

TURKEY: REGULATIONS WITH REGARDS TO SOCIAL NETWORKS

On 28 July, 2020, a new amendment to the Internet Law, which is Law no. 5651 on the Regulation of Broadcasts via the Internet and the Prevention of Crimes Committed Through such Broadcasts, has been introduced. Through this amendment, the term “Social Network Prov ... [Read More]

SAUDI ARABIA: FIRST CERTIFICATE OF A SOUND TRADEMARK

The Saudi Intellectual Property Authority has issued the first certificate for a sound trademark in the Kingdom.

The certificate has been issued for the Saudi Telecom Company.

It seems that the sounds which are innovative as well as distinctive wil ... [Read More]