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  Intellectual property firms in middle east What separates human beings from other animals is our ability to dream and create. Creativity fuels everything from scientific discoveries, art, music, and even the food we eat. However, creativity and ownership are not limited to the tangible things we can touch and hold. Ownership extends to the intangibles like our ideas or works in progress that could change the world in the future. This article explains the ways for Intellectual Property Protection in the Middle East region. In line with this, intellectual property rights are linked to Article 27 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Thus, intellectual property protection is a human right. Specifically, the Middle East is rich in culture, creativity, and heritage. All of which can be leveraged for economic growth and advancement. Traditionally intellectual property protection in the Middle East was not integral as the Arabic culture looked at imitation as more of a compliment ra

  Trademark registration Saudi Arabia - In Saudi Arabia the legal basis is the Trademark Act as per the latest amendment of 2002. The international classification of goods and services consisting of 45 classes has been adopted (exceptions: no trademark protection can be achieved for alcoholic beverages in Class 33, Christmas trees and related articles (class 28), pork meat (class 29), as well as retail services in class 35). Trademark protection is obtained by registration. It can also be acquired by sufficient public recognition.   Trademark registration: Requirements A trademark application has to be filed before the Patent Office (Department of the Board of Trade) by a local agent. A notarised power of attorney authenticated by a Saudi Arabian consulate is necessary. A legalized Power of Attorney is required. Foreign applicants do not need a domestic registration. Multi-class applications are not allowed in Saudi Arabia. Accordingly, a separate application is to be filed for each cl