Filing of Trademark and Industrial Design Applications Ceases in Syria
25 Mar 2007DAMASCUS - Filing of trademark and industrial design applications in Syria ceased on March 25, 2007, as per a decision by the Syrian Trademark Office, a Sunday press release by Abu-Ghazaleh Intellectual Property (AGIP) stated.
Renewal and recordal applications are excluded from this cessation.
The cessation will apply until the new Law No. 8 of 2007, for Distinctive Marks, Geographical Indications and Industrial Designs and Models, enters into force on April 12, 2007.
The law was issued by the Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad on March 12, 2007.
In the meantime, the Trademark Office will be engaged in overhauling relevant administrative measures.
Abu-Ghazaleh Intellectual Property (AGIP) provides an extensive range of intellectual property services from over 60 offices and through over 180 correspondents worldwide.
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