Enforcement & Compliance

Counterfeit goods are not only a lost-sales problem. In sectors like pharmaceuticals, automotive parts, and cosmetics they are a public health and safety risk. Jordan sits on significant regional trade routes, which makes proactive enforcement a necessary part of any serious brand-protection program in the Levant. The enforcement toolkit Brand owners in Jordan can draw on several mechanisms: border measures through customs to intercept counterfeit shipments, administrative co

In light of the current exceptional situation and rising regional tensions across the MENA region, IP offices in several jurisdictions have introduced temporary measures to ease the burden on applicants. The most notable relate to the submission of legalized supporting documents in Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates. What has changed Trademark applicants are ordinarily required to submit legalized documents, such as powers of attorney and priority documents, within strict d