H&H IP LAW Intellectual Property

26/04/2024

Today, on World IP Day, we honor the essential role of intellectual property in driving global innovation and creativity. This year’s theme, ‘IP and the SDGs: Innovating for a Shared Future,’ underscores the critical impact of IP in crafting sustainable solutions for our planet and its people. Let’s continue to protect and promote the ideas that promise a better tomorrow!

17/01/2024

Comparing Trademark Opposition Systems in North Africa 🌍 Introduction
North Africa, a region of vast cultural and economic diversity, also showcases a wide array of legal frameworks, especially in trademark opposition procedures. This comparative analysis of the systems in Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, and Egypt offers crucial insights for legal professionals and businesses operating in the region. 1. Morocco 🇲🇦
The Moroccan system, managed by OMPIC, provides a structured environment for trademark opposition. Parties have a two-month window following publication to submit their opposition, a process characterized by its responsiveness and efficiency. This system illustrates Morocco’s commitment to a balanced platform for intellectual property rights protection. . 2. Algeria 🇩🇿
Under the aegis of INAPI, Algeria’s approach is marked by the absence of a formal opposition procedure. The focus is on thorough examination during the registration request, ensuring uniqueness and availability of trademarks. While this increases the registration timeline, this method reflects a preventative approach, minimizing post-registration disputes. 3. Tunisia 🇹🇳
Tunisia provides a two-month opposition window, open to a wide range of stakeholders, including exclusive rights holders. Its conciliatory approach, aimed at amicable dispute resolution, underscores the importance placed on mediation, thus reducing the costs and time associated with prolonged litigation. 4. Libya 🇱🇾
Libya allows a three-month period for opposition, a timeframe that demonstrates a commitment to thoughtful reflection and action. The option to escalate the case to a court if there’s disagreement with the registrar’s decision ensures further judicial review of disputes. Full article on LinkedIn H&H IP LAW

23/12/2023

Farewell to 2023 and a Warm Welcome to 2024 - Best Wishes from H&H IP LAW

Dear Colleagues, Partners, and Friends,

As we bid farewell to 2023, a year marked by significant challenges and achievements, we at H&H IP LAW wish to express our deep gratitude to each one of you.

Your trust and collaboration have been crucial to our accomplishments in intellectual property. Together, we have navigated sometimes turbulent waters while bringing innovative solutions and protecting the creative and intellectual rights of our clients.

In this festive season, we want to thank you for your unwavering partnership. Your support is the cornerstone of our ongoing commitment to excellence.

Looking towards 2024, we are filled with hope and enthusiasm for the future. We are determined to strengthen our mission and ensure that your innovative ideas are always protected and valued.

We wish you and your families a joyful end of the year and a prosperous, healthy, and peaceful start to the new year.

May 2024 be a year of growth, opportunities, and shared successes!

With all our regards,

H&H IP LAW Team

04/09/2022

07/05/2020

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En cette période de confinement et d’interrogations bien légitimes sur les incidences juridiques liées à la protection des titres de propriétés au Maroc en coïncidence avec la propagation du COVID 19, le cabinet H&H IP LAW a décidé d’établir cette fiche informative afin de vous mettre ...

23/04/2020

Ramadan Kareem to all our clients, friends, families and colleagues around the world. Wishing you all a blessed and safe holy month.
رمضان كريم وكل عام وأنتم بألف بخير