Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property

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JurisdictionSaudi Arabia
HeadquartersRiyadh, Saudi Arabia
Agency executive
  • Minister of Commerce and Investment, Chairman
Child agencies
Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property
الهيئة السعودية للملكية الفكرية
Agency overview
JurisdictionSaudi Arabia
HeadquartersRiyadh, Saudi Arabia
Agency executive
  • Minister of Commerce and Investment, Chairman
Child agencies
WebsiteOfficial Website (English)

The Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) (Arabic: الهيئة السعودية للملكية الفكرية) is an official government body in Saudi Arabia responsible for the protection and supporting the intellectual property in the Kingdom.[1]

SAIP comprises three directorates to accomplish its tasks and objectives.[2] These directorates are:

  • The Saudi Patent Office, which is in charge of issuing patents in industrial, commercial, and agricultural fields.[3]
  • The Department Of Trademarks, which is responsible for the processing of trademarks applications including the registration and declaration of trademarks.[4]
  • The General Administration of Copyrights, which is responsible for issuing and protecting the work produced in literature, art, and sciences field.[5][6]

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