Abrogating:

Oman Sultani Decree No. 38/2000 dated 21/05/2000

Oman Sultani Decree No. 39/2000 dated 21/05/2000

Oman Sultani Decree No. 40/2000 dated 21/05/2000

Oman Sultani Decree No. 41/2000 dated 21/05/2000

Oman Sultani Decree No. 82/2000 dated 23/09/2000

Amended by:

Oman Sultani Decree No. 131/2008 dated 30/11/2008

We, Qaboos bin Said, Sultan of Oman

After perusal of the Basic Statute of the State promulgated by Oman Sultani Decree No. 101/1996; and

Law of Trademarks, Trade Data and Secrets and Unfair Competition Protection promulgated by Oman Sultani Decree No. 38/2000; and

Law on the Protection of Industrial Designs promulgated by Oman Sultani Decree No. 39/2000; and

Law of Geographical Data (Indicators) Protection promulgated by Oman Sultani Decree No. 40/2000; and

Law of Layout-designs (Topographies) of Integrated Circuits promulgated by Oman Sultani Decree No. 41/2000; and

Patent Law promulgated by Oman Sultani Decree No. 82/2000; and

Based on the public interest requirements;

Have decreed as follows: