United Arab Emirates

Federal Decree-Law No. 36/2021

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The UAE still hasn't implemented the GCC Trademarks Law

On Trademarks

13 Safar 1443 H (20/09/2021)

N.A

(AB)

Federal Law No. 37/1992 (28/09/1992)

Saudi Arabia

The current main law governing trademarks is: Saudi Arabia Law No. 1/1437 and its Implementing Regulations (included in the said Law)

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When GCC Law is silent, Saudi Arabia Royal Decree No. M21/1423 on the Trademarks Law (and its Implementing Regulation, Saudi Arabia Ministerial Decision No. 1732/1423) will apply.

Trademarks Law of the Gulf Cooperation Council States

13 Dhi Al-Hijjah 1437H (29/09/2016)

N.A

N.A

Qatar

Qatar Law No. 9/2002

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Qatar issued Qatar Law No. 7/2014 which states that the GCC Trademarks Law will automatically become effective six months after the publication of Implementing Regulations but to date this has not been published.

On Trademarks, Commercial Indications, Trade Names, Geographical Indications and Industrial Designs

4 Rabi` Al-Thani 1423 H

(15/06/2002)

N.A

(AB)

Qatar Law No. 3/1978 dated 18/04/1978

Bahrain

The current main law governing trademarks is: