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 Patent Office
- Department Of Trademarks
- General Administration of Copyrights
| الهيئة السعودية للملكية الفكرية | |
| Agency overview | |
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| Jurisdiction | Saudi Arabia |
| Headquarters | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| Agency executive |
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| Child agencies |
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| Website | Official 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]