RIYADH: The first sound trademark certificate to retain property rights has been issued in Saudi Arabia, as the Kingdom seeks to develop the statute and improve the regulation of trademarks for better business practices.
The Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) issued the first certificate for a sound trademark in the Kingdom for the Saudi Telecom Co. in accordance with the trademark law and regulations enforced in the Gulf Cooperation Council area. SAIP called upon those who wish to establish and register a trademark to apply through its official website.