AGIP helps clients all over the world in protecting their Intellectual Property Rights, in terms of registration, maintenance, and recordals. We offer our services all over the world either through fully established offices in over 30 jurisdictions or through a network of carefully selected agents and associates.
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Trademark: AGIP's experience in the field of protecting and registering trademarks worldwide makes it the best resort when protecting your trademarks. AGIP has a proven track record of protecting trademarks and successfully registered over half a million trademarks. AGIP today is the largest IP firm in the Arab world and one of the top ten worldwide, managing the protection of nearly half the 500 leading global Fortune Firms as they seek protection for their trademarks in the MENA region.
For more information, please contact us at agip@agip.com
Patent: Through AGIP’s operational, liaison and representative offices worldwide, we have filed more than 27, 500 patent applications during the past 5 years. We gained the trust and had the pleasure to serve more than 19,000 patent clients worldwide. AGIP prides itself on being the only IP firm with a comprehensive database of published patents in the MENA region.
For more information, please contact us at patents@agip.com
Industrial Design: Industrial design registration grants you exclusive rights to your design, and enables you to prevent others from making, importing, renting, selling, offering or exposing and producing for sale in respect of the registered design. AGIP helps you on conducting an analysis of the best registration options and performs all necessary steps to register your design, taking into consideration the countries where you will commercially explore your IPRs.
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Copyright: Obtaining an official filing for your copyright will provide you with prima facie evidence of your ownership of the work, thus proving your ownership in case your work is being infringed. Creative individuals, such as architects, artists, designers, scientists, musicians and writers, are encouraged to render more creations, as their hard work is properly rewarded and their creations are effectively protected.
AGIP offers fully integrated services for holders of copyrights in all industries, and assists copyright holders in case of any violation of their rights.
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Domain Name: AGIP is an ICANN-accredited registrar and covers a wide range of domain name registration services, including gTLDs, ccTLD, IDN ccTLD, registrations, bulk registrations, renewals, bulk renewals, transfers and bulk transfers.
For more information, please contact us at info@tag-domains.com
Plant Variety: Registration of plant varieties grants ownership rights to their breeders, which provides them with exclusive production and marketing rights. In this context, AGIP advises you on the filing, processing, and attainment of rights throughout countries of interest. We also assist you in providing a comprehensive plan to protect your plant varieties, as registered breeders’ rights.
For more information, please contact us at agip@agip.com
Trade Secret: Unlike other forms of Intellectual Property, trade secrets are not subject to any registration or deposition requirements to enjoy protection. In fact, if adequate measures are not taken to maintain the secret of the information and prevent it from being disclosed to the public, it loses protection as a trade secret. Trade secrets are usually protected either by respective laws or under unfair competition principles.
For more information, please contact us at agip@agip.com
Customs Recordation: AGIP is working closely with government authorities to enhance the enforcement of trademarks and relevant IPRs in all countries, and prevent the import and export of counterfeited goods. In this regard, AGIP has signed several MoUs with governmental authorities, and encourages clients to register their trademarks with customs departments in the countries adopting this approach as the first frontier in the fight against counterfeiting and infringement.
For more information, please contact us at brand.protection@agip.com
Geographical Indication: Along with revisions of the international agreements, some countries were discussing and making progress in the protection of geographical indications under their national laws. In this context, AGIP provided its technical and legal assistance to several countries in establishing a database of their geographical indications, and drafting modernized laws for geographical indications.
For more information, please contact us at brand.protection@agip.com
IP Portfolio Management: Through AGIP’s IP Portfolio Management Department, we provide a wide and comprehensive range of IP services, which can assure and maintain the client’s intangible IPR assets in the marketplace.
The role of this department is to assist the brand owners in making decisions in terms of their IPRs by drawing strategies and roadmaps to ensure the efficient use of such assets in the correct manner.
For more information, please contact us at IPPM@agip.com
Single Power of Attorney (PoA): AGIP’s Single Power of Attorney service provides clients with an outstanding opportunity to cover the MENA region in one form. With this service, clients can authorize AGIP through one Power of Attorney (regardless of the number of countries to be covered) to issue separate forms on behalf of the applicant in the countries of interest. The countries of interest should be specified in the Power of Attorney form, or the client has the option to add the phrase “in all countries”. This single Power of Attorney, may be general or limited to a specific case. While the legalization formalities may take weeks to accomplish in certain countries, Single Power of Attorney service saves time, effort and cost at a very competitive rate.
For more information, please contact us at proposals@agip.com
Global TM Watch: As a global IP firm, AGIP expanded its trademark watch service internationally, providing an important service tool for the proactive monitoring of registered trademarks globally.
With our top-notch, pioneering Global Trademark Watch Service, we, at AGIP, monitor the global publications of identical and/or similar trademarks. Furthermore, through our experienced lawyers, we advise you of the appropriate steps needed, and take immediate action necessary to protect you and your commercial ventures and intellectual properties.
For further information, please contact us at watch.service@agip.com
Patent Services:
Our comprehensive Patent Department Services offer a range of solutions designed to help individuals and companies protect their inventions and navigate the complexities of intellectual property. The main services include:
• Patentability Search
• Freedom to Operate (FTO) Search
• Patent Landscape Search
• Patent Drafting
• Patent Consultation
• Patent Portfolio Management
• Introduction to Each Service
Patentability Search
A Patentability Search evaluates whether a proposed invention is novel, inventive, and eligible for patent protection. By examining existing patents and prior art, we determine if the idea qualifies for a patent or if other forms of protection may be more appropriate.
Benefit: Avoid wasting time and resources by identifying potential obstacles in advance.
Freedom to Operate (FTO) Search
An FTO Search checks if your product or process may infringe on existing patents. It helps ensure that you can move forward with product development or market entry without the risk of infringement.
Benefit: Protect your business from patent litigation by ensuring clearance for commercialization.
Patent Landscape Search
A Patent Landscape Search offers a comprehensive view of the patent environment within a specific technology area, tracking industry trends and competitors. This is essential for strategic decision-making and R&D planning.
Benefit: Stay ahead of competitors and gain deeper insights into your technology space.
Patent Drafting
Patent Drafting involves preparing patent applications that comply with international legal and technical standards. Our experienced attorneys ensure robust and precise patent claims to increase the chances of approval.
Benefit: Ensure strong protection for your invention with well-drafted applications.
Patent Consultation
Patent Consultation services provide expert guidance on patentability, filing strategies, portfolio management, and commercialization. We help you navigate the process and develop a strategic approach to IP management.
Benefit: Make informed decisions with expert advice, minimizing costly mistakes and optimizing IP strategies.
Patent Portfolio Management
Patent Portfolio Management involves organizing, tracking, and optimizing your patent assets. This service ensures your patents align with your business goals and supports commercialization, licensing, or litigation.
Benefit: Maximize the value of your patents and streamline your portfolio to support business objectives.
For more information, please contact us at patents@agip.com
Related Services
In addition to the core Patent Department Services, we offer the following:
Patent Monitoring: Patent Monitoring keeps you alert and aware of patents published in the name of a certain applicant, inventor, or any patents published in a specific field of technology. This service provides a cost-effective method for safeguarding your business, and will give you a competitive advantage in your industry.
Upon subscription, a monthly alert will be delivered to your e-mail inbox, containing an integrated report with the following patent information: names (inventor/applicant), numbers and dates (publication, application, and priority), title and abstract. Information in the monthly alerts can also be customized to accommodate your business needs.
For more information, please contact us at patents@agip.com
Pharma-Watch
Pharma-Watch keeps you aware of any possibly “infringing” generic products as soon they are launched in a certain country, hence, helps with better enforcement of the registered patents of your originator products.
Upon requesting this service, a quarterly report will be delivered to your e-mail inbox; the report shall contain the brand name, generic name, dosage form, manufacturer name and marketing authorization status. We offer this service in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, UAE and Egypt.
For more information, please contact us at patents@agip.com