Thursday, 16 June 2016

Yemen - class headings no longer accepted

News from good friends SMAS by email that class headings are no loner accepted in trade mark applications. The notice from SMAS reads:

"Class heading in trademark applications will no longer acceptable in Yemen

The General Department for Intellectual Property in Yemen has issued a public notice on May 4, 2016 that the use of class heading in trademark applications will be no longer acceptable and the applicant should specify the goods/services for registration in details.

The said decision came in force in Yemen as from 6 June 2016.

Should you have any queries in relation to this matter or require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us at yemen@smas-ip.com"

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