This article is the first in a series outlining the practical aspects of patent legislation and procedure in Saudi Arabia. In particular, this article sets out the relevant legislation. The following are covered by patent law in Saudi Arabia: inventions, layout designs of integrated circuits, plant varieties; and industrial models. The law provides exclusive rights to the registered owner against third parties making, selling, offering to sell and importing infringing materials/products.
This article is the first in a series outlining the practical aspects of patent legislation and procedure in Saudi Arabia. In particular, this article sets out the relevant legislation. The following are covered by patent law in Saudi Arabia: inventions, layout designs of integrated circuits, plant varieties and industrial models. The law provides exclusive rights to the registered owner against third parties making, selling, offering to sell and importing infringing materials or products.