The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has joined the Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents (Apostille Convention) as part of its efforts to streamline legal procedures and enhance the business environment. The Council of Ministers approved the accession to the convention through Decision No. (277) dated 24/05/1443H, and the accession instrument
An administrative decision is one of the essential executive tools that regulatory bodies rely on to implement their policies and manage their competencies. Such decisions enjoy a presumption of legality and validity unless proven otherwise. However, this presumption does not grant administrative decisions immunity from judicial oversight. The Administrative Judiciary, vested with examination authority, assesses
Trademarks constitute a fundamental pillar of legal protection in the commercial sector, as they reflect the identity of businesses and their market value. Thus, safeguarding trademarks is essential to ensuring the stability of economic activities. In this context, the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) plays a key regulatory role in overseeing the registration and