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INTA 2012 - Meet with NJQ & Associates in Washington |
Thursday, 09 February 2012
The annual INTA meeting in Washington is approaching, and our firm same as yours are getting ourselves busy to prepare for this main event to make the best of it. For those who already are our friends, it is... Read more...
The annual INTA meeting in Washington is approaching, and our firm same as yours are getting ourselves busy to prepare for this main event to make the best of it. For those who already are our friends, it is... Read more...
Egypt - Patent Office Announcement |
Tuesday, 24 January 2012
Due to the current circumstances in Egypt and the election of the People's Council, the Egyptian Patent Office (EPO) will be closed from 23 – 26 January 2012. Since 26 January is Thursday, and Friday and... Read more...
Due to the current circumstances in Egypt and the election of the People's Council, the Egyptian Patent Office (EPO) will be closed from 23 – 26 January 2012. Since 26 January is Thursday, and Friday and... Read more...
ICANN Launches New gTLD Registration Website |
Thursday, 12 January 2012
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has recently launched the new gTLD registration website.The TLD Application System is now live . Starting today,the world of .COM, .GOV , .NET... Read more...
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has recently launched the new gTLD registration website.The TLD Application System is now live . Starting today,the world of .COM, .GOV , .NET... Read more...
Notice of Mid-Autumn Festival Holiday in China |
Wednesday, 07 September 2011
China – NJQ, this is to advise our clients that our China office as well as the State Intellectual Property Office (SIPO) and The Chinese Trademark Office will be closed from 10 September 2011 to 12... Read more...
China – NJQ, this is to advise our clients that our China office as well as the State Intellectual Property Office (SIPO) and The Chinese Trademark Office will be closed from 10 September 2011 to 12... Read more...
SIPO-USPTO IP Management and Commercialization Seminar Held in Beijing |
Wednesday, 24 August 2011
In a bid to provide university scientists and researchers, individual inventors, IP experts and other interested parties with information on how to set up a technology transfer office at a research... Read more...
In a bid to provide university scientists and researchers, individual inventors, IP experts and other interested parties with information on how to set up a technology transfer office at a research... Read more...
Special Campaign Delivers Throughout China |
Wednesday, 24 August 2011
Latest numbers show that IP system across the nation has yielded fruitful output in the past nine months since the launch of a special campaign on combating IPR infringement and manufacturing and sales of... Read more...
Latest numbers show that IP system across the nation has yielded fruitful output in the past nine months since the launch of a special campaign on combating IPR infringement and manufacturing and sales of... Read more...
Human Genes Can be Patented, Ruling Says |
Sunday, 31 July 2011
Chronicle News Services - USA PATENTS - Human gene ruling reversal A federal court said Friday that human genes can be patented, reversing a lower court's ruling that involved a test for breast cancer but... Read more...
Chronicle News Services - USA PATENTS - Human gene ruling reversal A federal court said Friday that human genes can be patented, reversing a lower court's ruling that involved a test for breast cancer but... Read more...
Yemen - Increase in the Official Fees |
Wednesday, 27 July 2011
Yemen - NJQ, It has been approved yesterday by the Yemeni Council of Ministers to increase the official fees for Trademarks, Patents, and Industrial Designs by 100% of the original charges. It worth mentioning... Read more...
Yemen - NJQ, It has been approved yesterday by the Yemeni Council of Ministers to increase the official fees for Trademarks, Patents, and Industrial Designs by 100% of the original charges. It worth mentioning... Read more...
Defining the Trademark Refusals Scope in the United Kingdom |
Sunday, 17 July 2011
The UK Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO) has issued a Tribunal Practice Notice No. 1/2011 to clarify the scope of trademarks refusals. The notice states some amendments where there is partial refusal or a... Read more...
The UK Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO) has issued a Tribunal Practice Notice No. 1/2011 to clarify the scope of trademarks refusals. The notice states some amendments where there is partial refusal or a... Read more...
ICANN Approves Historic Change to Internet's Domain Name System |
Saturday, 16 July 2011
Singapore | ICANN's Board of Directors has approved a plan to usher in one of the biggest changes ever to the Internet's Domain Name System. The Board vote was 13 approving, 1 opposed, and 2 abstaining. During... Read more...
Singapore | ICANN's Board of Directors has approved a plan to usher in one of the biggest changes ever to the Internet's Domain Name System. The Board vote was 13 approving, 1 opposed, and 2 abstaining. During... Read more...
Angola - Revision of Deadlines for New Applications |
Saturday, 16 July 2011
It has been announced by the Local IP Office in Angola (IAPI) that after publication of new application (being it a Trademark, Patent, Design… etc) there will be 60 days period for paying missing official... Read more...
It has been announced by the Local IP Office in Angola (IAPI) that after publication of new application (being it a Trademark, Patent, Design… etc) there will be 60 days period for paying missing official... Read more...
Qatar - Becomes PCT Contracting State |
Thursday, 14 July 2011
On 3 May 2011 Qatar deposited its instrument of accession of the PCT, and on 3 August 2011 will become member of PCT contracting states. Accordingly, it will be possible to designate Qatar in any international... Read more...
On 3 May 2011 Qatar deposited its instrument of accession of the PCT, and on 3 August 2011 will become member of PCT contracting states. Accordingly, it will be possible to designate Qatar in any international... Read more...
Kodak Patent Case Against Apple, RIM Sent Back to Judge |
Tuesday, 12 July 2011
A ruling on Eastman Kodak's patent case against Apple and Research In Motion (RIM) may be delayed until August after the U.S. International Trade Commission sent the issue back to a judge who had earlier ruled... Read more...
A ruling on Eastman Kodak's patent case against Apple and Research In Motion (RIM) may be delayed until August after the U.S. International Trade Commission sent the issue back to a judge who had earlier ruled... Read more...
Microsoft and Wistron Sign Patent Agreement |
Monday, 11 July 2011
Agreement will cover Wistron’s Android tablets, smartphones and e-readers. Microsoft Corp. and Wistron Corp. have executed a patent agreement that provides broad coverage under Microsoft’s patent portfolio... Read more...
Agreement will cover Wistron’s Android tablets, smartphones and e-readers. Microsoft Corp. and Wistron Corp. have executed a patent agreement that provides broad coverage under Microsoft’s patent portfolio... Read more...
WIPO Conference to Address Role of Innovation in Meeting Climate Change Challenges |
Monday, 11 July 2011
An international conference hosted by WIPO on 11-12 July 2011 will address the role of innovation and technology in the development and diffusion of green technologies to provide solutions to the challenges... Read more...
An international conference hosted by WIPO on 11-12 July 2011 will address the role of innovation and technology in the development and diffusion of green technologies to provide solutions to the challenges... Read more...
Foreign Companies Launch All - Out Patents War on Korean Rivals |
Monday, 11 July 2011
Judged by the number of registered patents, Korea is a major force, but the atmosphere is quite different on the frontlines, where Apple, Microsoft, Philips and other global IT companies have launched a patent... Read more...
Judged by the number of registered patents, Korea is a major force, but the atmosphere is quite different on the frontlines, where Apple, Microsoft, Philips and other global IT companies have launched a patent... Read more...
Increase in All Official Fees in Portugal |
Saturday, 02 July 2011
It has been announced by the Portuguese Patent and Trademark Office that the official fees has been increased, the increase corresponds to 1.4% on all Official Fees for all services. This increase is effective... Read more...
It has been announced by the Portuguese Patent and Trademark Office that the official fees has been increased, the increase corresponds to 1.4% on all Official Fees for all services. This increase is effective... Read more...
Trademarks Registration in Kurdistan |
Tuesday, 07 June 2011
Due to the increased demand by our valuable clients asking about "the registration of trademarks in Iraqi-Kurdistan" we would like to post following information. Iraqi-Kurdistan (Kurdistan Region of Iraq or... Read more...
Due to the increased demand by our valuable clients asking about "the registration of trademarks in Iraqi-Kurdistan" we would like to post following information. Iraqi-Kurdistan (Kurdistan Region of Iraq or... Read more...
Libya - Trademark and Patent Office Situation |
Sunday, 27 February 2011
The Libyan Trademark & Patent Office is now completely dysfunctional as a result of the current events in Libya. Deadlines, applications, and other transactions are set on hold for an unknown period of time;... Read more...
The Libyan Trademark & Patent Office is now completely dysfunctional as a result of the current events in Libya. Deadlines, applications, and other transactions are set on hold for an unknown period of time;... Read more...
Yemen - Intellectual Property Office Update |
Sunday, 27 February 2011
This is to advise that the Yemeni Intellectual Property Office is partially operational due to unrest in Yemen. We may encounter delays in responses and notifications, but the team at NJQ is not sparing any... Read more...
This is to advise that the Yemeni Intellectual Property Office is partially operational due to unrest in Yemen. We may encounter delays in responses and notifications, but the team at NJQ is not sparing any... Read more...
Yemen - Dramatic Increase in Official Fees to be Imposed |
Thursday, 24 February 2011
We have been informed that the official fees of all IP matters in Yemen will be dramatically increased within 3 weeks; therefore we encourage our customers to send their instructions for renewals, recordals,... Read more...
We have been informed that the official fees of all IP matters in Yemen will be dramatically increased within 3 weeks; therefore we encourage our customers to send their instructions for renewals, recordals,... Read more...
Meet with NJQ & Associates at San Francisco |
Thursday, 24 February 2011
As you may know, INTA provides an excellent platform to meet with people who are interested in IP and exchange various views around different topics while developing fruitful business relations. Having said... Read more...
As you may know, INTA provides an excellent platform to meet with people who are interested in IP and exchange various views around different topics while developing fruitful business relations. Having said... Read more...
Turkey - Authentication of Invoices Related to Trademark Registrations by Turkish Embassy |
Thursday, 17 February 2011
NJQ Jordan - Please be informed that any Turkish company, used our services for trademark registrations in any country and needs the authentication of its invoices by Turkish Consulate, is now possible,... Read more...
NJQ Jordan - Please be informed that any Turkish company, used our services for trademark registrations in any country and needs the authentication of its invoices by Turkish Consulate, is now possible,... Read more...
Egypt - Crisis Update |
Sunday, 13 February 2011
This is to inform you that the Intellectual Property Office in Egypt is now partially operational; all deadlines are still kept on hold. However, our office is now fully operational and can reply to clients'... Read more...
This is to inform you that the Intellectual Property Office in Egypt is now partially operational; all deadlines are still kept on hold. However, our office is now fully operational and can reply to clients'... Read more...
Egypt - Trademark Office Circumstances |
Wednesday, 02 February 2011
It has been officially announced that since all governmental offices are not operational due to the current event in Egypt, all deadlines that occur during this period, or will fall due in the near future,... Read more...
It has been officially announced that since all governmental offices are not operational due to the current event in Egypt, all deadlines that occur during this period, or will fall due in the near future,... Read more...
Tunisia - Trademark Office Fully Operational |
Wednesday, 02 February 2011
This is to advise that the intellectual Property Office is fully operational and was not affected during the current instability there and is still operating as normal.
This is to advise that the intellectual Property Office is fully operational and was not affected during the current instability there and is still operating as normal.
Iraq - Missing Documents for Patent Applications Must Be Submitted |
Wednesday, 05 January 2011
The Iraqi Patent Office (IPO) announced that all missing documents for patent applications must be submitted on or before 14 January 2011. This covers all patent applications filed before June 2010, and... Read more...
The Iraqi Patent Office (IPO) announced that all missing documents for patent applications must be submitted on or before 14 January 2011. This covers all patent applications filed before June 2010, and... Read more...
Singapore - Amendments on Patents Rules December 2010 |
Monday, 27 December 2010
According to new amendments on patent rules in Singapore, patent applications in the country are no longer examined at the Australian Patent Office starting from 6 December 2010. The only certified examiners... Read more...
According to new amendments on patent rules in Singapore, patent applications in the country are no longer examined at the Australian Patent Office starting from 6 December 2010. The only certified examiners... Read more...
Saudi Arabia - New Requirement for Trademarks Filing |
Monday, 27 December 2010
According to latest notification issued in the Saudi Official Gazette it is now required to provide positive and negative specimens on a plastic film for all trademarks which are accepted prior to their... Read more...
According to latest notification issued in the Saudi Official Gazette it is now required to provide positive and negative specimens on a plastic film for all trademarks which are accepted prior to their... Read more...
Jordan - Cancellation Action against Unauthorized Registration of Trademark ECHO Finalized |
Thursday, 16 December 2010
After two years of initiating cancellation procedures, the Trademark Office decided that the registration of trademark ECHO under No.77540 in class 18 by the Jordanian trader Mr. RAMI DARGHMEH constitutes... Read more...
After two years of initiating cancellation procedures, the Trademark Office decided that the registration of trademark ECHO under No.77540 in class 18 by the Jordanian trader Mr. RAMI DARGHMEH constitutes... Read more...
Qatar Hosts 2022 FIFA World Cup - Golden IP Protection Opportunities |
Monday, 06 December 2010
Zurich – Messe, 2 December 2010. On the occasion of selecting Qatar as a host country for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, it is most likely that huge and giant projects and investments in different sectors of... Read more...
Zurich – Messe, 2 December 2010. On the occasion of selecting Qatar as a host country for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, it is most likely that huge and giant projects and investments in different sectors of... Read more...
Yemen - New Trademark Law |
Friday, 26 November 2010
A new Trademark and Geographical Indication Law has been issued on 22 November 2010 by a decree from the President Ali Abedllah Slaeh. The said law will become effective after three months from its issuance.... Read more...
A new Trademark and Geographical Indication Law has been issued on 22 November 2010 by a decree from the President Ali Abedllah Slaeh. The said law will become effective after three months from its issuance.... Read more...
Jordan - Domain Names Registration with (.jo in Arabic) for Local and Global Trademarks |
Wednesday, 24 November 2010
The National Information Technology Center in Jordan confirmed that the second phase for registration of domain names in Arabic ending with (.jo in Arabic "الاردن.") is now open for owners of local and... Read more...
The National Information Technology Center in Jordan confirmed that the second phase for registration of domain names in Arabic ending with (.jo in Arabic "الاردن.") is now open for owners of local and... Read more...
Oman - Filing Industrial Design Applications is Now Possible |
Friday, 15 October 2010
For the first time in the country, it is possible now to file for industrial design applications in Oman. The decision comes after waiting for two years from the issuance of the implementing regulations of the... Read more...
For the first time in the country, it is possible now to file for industrial design applications in Oman. The decision comes after waiting for two years from the issuance of the implementing regulations of the... Read more...
Syria - Legalization of Power of Attorney is a New Mandatory Requirement |
Saturday, 09 October 2010
Urgent & Important Updates The Intellectual Property Office, based on a resolution issued on 1 October 2010 by the High Council for Legislation in Syria, announced on 3 October 2010 that a legalized power of... Read more...
Urgent & Important Updates The Intellectual Property Office, based on a resolution issued on 1 October 2010 by the High Council for Legislation in Syria, announced on 3 October 2010 that a legalized power of... Read more...
Registration at Sudan Customs Department is Now Applicable |
Monday, 02 August 2010
Sudan Following the recent regulations of border measures it is now possible to register trademarks at customs department. This registration will serve as a circular to all customs officials to watch and... Read more...
Sudan Following the recent regulations of border measures it is now possible to register trademarks at customs department. This registration will serve as a circular to all customs officials to watch and... Read more...
Sudan - Enforcing Precautionary Border Procedures |
Thursday, 15 July 2010
Sudan - Enforcing Precautionary Border Procedures In its continuous efforts to stop & cease any entrance of counterfeiting goods to Sudan and to enforce the protection of intellectual property rights of... Read more...
Sudan - Enforcing Precautionary Border Procedures In its continuous efforts to stop & cease any entrance of counterfeiting goods to Sudan and to enforce the protection of intellectual property rights of... Read more...
Accepting Filing of Trademarks in International Classes 43, 44, and 45 in India |
Tuesday, 06 July 2010
Accepting Filing of Trademarks in International Classes 43, 44, and 45 in India By notification in the Official Gazette of India, the Central Government of India has amended the Trade Marks Rules, 2002. With... Read more...
Accepting Filing of Trademarks in International Classes 43, 44, and 45 in India By notification in the Official Gazette of India, the Central Government of India has amended the Trade Marks Rules, 2002. With... Read more...
Libya - The long awaited certificate of registration has been issued |
Tuesday, 01 June 2010
Libya - The long awaited certificate of registration has been issued At last and after long time of waiting lasted for more than thirty years, the Libyan Trademark Office started issuing certificates of... Read more...
Libya - The long awaited certificate of registration has been issued At last and after long time of waiting lasted for more than thirty years, the Libyan Trademark Office started issuing certificates of... Read more...
Oman - Substantial Increase of Official Fees |
Wednesday, 19 May 2010
Oman - Substantial Increase of Official Fees Pursuant to Ministerial Resolution No. 51 for the year 2010 official fees related to the industrial property Law have substantially increased. The Ministerial... Read more...
Oman - Substantial Increase of Official Fees Pursuant to Ministerial Resolution No. 51 for the year 2010 official fees related to the industrial property Law have substantially increased. The Ministerial... Read more...
Royal Decree Approving the Reduction in Official Filing Fees in Jordan |
Sunday, 16 May 2010
Royal Decree Approving the Reduction in Official Filing Fees in Jordan AMMAN – JORDAN, Royal Decree Approving the Reduction in Official Filing Fees from 16 May 2010. A Royal Decree has been issued approving... Read more...
Royal Decree Approving the Reduction in Official Filing Fees in Jordan AMMAN – JORDAN, Royal Decree Approving the Reduction in Official Filing Fees from 16 May 2010. A Royal Decree has been issued approving... Read more...
New Information Added to Jordan TM Requirements Page |
Monday, 10 May 2010
New information added to Jordan Trademarks Filing Requirements page regarding the ASEZA (Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority) applications. Now you can go to Countries, then choose Jordan, from there you... Read more...
New information added to Jordan Trademarks Filing Requirements page regarding the ASEZA (Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority) applications. Now you can go to Countries, then choose Jordan, from there you... Read more...
Jordan - IDN ccTLD Delegations will be Approved by the ICANN Board |
Tuesday, 04 May 2010
Internationalized Domain Name (IDN) registration will be available shortly in Jordan as it has completed all technical conditions and qualifications set by ICANN for registering Arabic domain names to use the... Read more...
Internationalized Domain Name (IDN) registration will be available shortly in Jordan as it has completed all technical conditions and qualifications set by ICANN for registering Arabic domain names to use the... Read more...
Mexico - Trademark Filing Requirements Update |
Thursday, 22 April 2010
We have been informed that the Trademark Office in Mexico (IMPI – Instituto Mexicano de la Propiedad Industrial) no longer requests to submit a Power of Attorney when filing a new trademark application.... Read more...
We have been informed that the Trademark Office in Mexico (IMPI – Instituto Mexicano de la Propiedad Industrial) no longer requests to submit a Power of Attorney when filing a new trademark application.... Read more...
Bahrain - Patents Update |
Thursday, 15 April 2010
The Bahraini Patent Office decided to give final grace period until 30 April 2010 to pay annuity fees on valid registered patents. Failure to do so will cause patent registration to be canceled from the... Read more...
The Bahraini Patent Office decided to give final grace period until 30 April 2010 to pay annuity fees on valid registered patents. Failure to do so will cause patent registration to be canceled from the... Read more...
New website launched at NJQ |
Sunday, 21 March 2010
NJQ & Associates are proud to launch their brand new website which includes latest up-to-date techniques to make your visit to njq-ip.com a memorable one. Enhanced Search Engine. iPhone and PDAs... Read more...
NJQ & Associates are proud to launch their brand new website which includes latest up-to-date techniques to make your visit to njq-ip.com a memorable one. Enhanced Search Engine. iPhone and PDAs... Read more...
Bahrain Industrial Design information update |
Thursday, 18 March 2010
Some changes occurred on Bahrain law regarding Industrial Designs protection. A design is now protected for TEN years from the date of filing, and this period can be renewed for a further FIVE years, leading... Read more...
Some changes occurred on Bahrain law regarding Industrial Designs protection. A design is now protected for TEN years from the date of filing, and this period can be renewed for a further FIVE years, leading... Read more...
New service avaliable at NJQ |
Monday, 08 March 2010
Like always, NJQ tries hard to develop and enhance their services and practices to cover all areas that any customer might need. We are now providing barcodes registrations in Jordan for manufacturers,... Read more...
Like always, NJQ tries hard to develop and enhance their services and practices to cover all areas that any customer might need. We are now providing barcodes registrations in Jordan for manufacturers,... Read more...
Filing requirements update in Libya |
Friday, 05 February 2010
Filing requirements has been modified Libya; new documents are now to be submitted with the application in addition to the previous required documents, so the new requirements are: Legalized power of... Read more...
Filing requirements has been modified Libya; new documents are now to be submitted with the application in addition to the previous required documents, so the new requirements are: Legalized power of... Read more...
Official fees for registration a Trademark in Jordan |
Friday, 05 February 2010
Official fees for registration a Trademark in Jordan Regarding the increase in the official fees, and after a couple of meetings with the Government assured the Trademarks Agents that the prices will be... Read more...
Official fees for registration a Trademark in Jordan Regarding the increase in the official fees, and after a couple of meetings with the Government assured the Trademarks Agents that the prices will be... Read more...
