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	November 2 - 2008
	Kuwait Adopts Nice New Classification of Goods and Services Sunday in November 2 - 2008
	Kuwait has issued the Ministerial Decision No. 412 of 2008, which stipulates the amendment of the Implementing Regulations of its Trademark Law issued by the Ministerial Decision No. 8 for the year 1995. The new amendments Kuwait has adapted extend its classification of goods and services to include classes 42, 43, 44 and 45 of Nice Classification ...
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	January 29 - 2009
	Kuwait to Examine Pending Industrial Design Applications Thursday - January 29 - 2009
	KUWAIT CITY - The Kuwait Patent Office has begun to examine pending industrial design applications, with the exception of those filed 10 or more years ago, which will be considered expired.
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	Kuwait Adopts Nice New Classification of Goods and Services Sunday in November 2 - 2008
	Kuwait has issued the Ministerial Decision No. 412 of 2008, which stipulates the amendment of the Implementing Regulations of its Trademark Law issued by the Ministerial Decision No. 8 for the year 1995. The new amendments Kuwait has adapted extend its classification of goods and services to include classes 42, 43, 44 and 45 of Nice Classification of Goods and Services for the registration of trademarks/service marks. The Ministerial Decision became effective on the date of its publishing in the Official Gazette on November 2, 2008.

	Accordingly, the classes 42 to 45 in Kuwait will be as follows in a manner similar to the Nice Classification: CLASS 42 Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software. CLASS 43 Services for providing food and drink; temporary accommodation. CLASS 44 Medical services; veterinary services; hygienic and beauty care for human beings or animals; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services. CLASS 45 Legal services; security services for the protection of property and individuals; personal and social services rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals.