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Mai 20, 2013
Zeina Salameh, Saba & Co. IP – Head Office, Lebanon

Classification of Trademarks in the Arab World


Zeina Salameh, Saba & Co. IP – Head Office, LebanonThis is a brief on the classification of trademarks in Arab countries. In principle, most Trademark Offices of our region follow the Nice classification, in its latest edition. However, some Offices impose a set of restrictions that are in compliance with the local laws. For example, class 33 and alcoholic goods in class 32 can not be registered in a number of countries of our region, including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, UAE and Yemen. The table below sets forth basic information on the subject including answers to the  read more