Article 61 of the Saudi Patents Law
المادة 61 من نظام براءات الاختراع · الفصل السادس: أحكام ختامية
The article punishes anyone who violates the Law's provisions with a fine of up to SAR 50,000, doubled for a repeat offense, without prejudice to the provisions of Article 34.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
مع عدم الإخلال بما نصت عليه المادة الرابعة والثلاثون من هذا النظام، يعاقب كل من يخالف أي حكم من الأحكام المنصوص عليها في هذا النظام بغرامة لا تزيد على خمسين ألف ريال، ويضاعف الحد الأقصى في حالة العود.
This is the official Arabic wording, the only legally binding version. We do not translate the law itself; the explanation below is ours. Official source: Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers
Article 61 explained in plain English
This article sets the general penalty for violating the provisions of the Patents Law.
- Scope: anyone who violates any of the provisions stated in the Law.
- Penalty: a fine of up to SAR 50,000.
- Repeat offenses: the maximum fine is doubled for a repeat offense.
Relation to Article 34: this penalty applies "without prejudice" to what Article 34 provides, meaning the provisions of Article 34 remain in place and are not affected by it. Article 34 concerns infringement of protected subject matter, and allows the Committee to rule that the infringement stop with compensation, to fine the infringer up to SAR 100,000 with the maximum doubled for a repeat offense, and to refer the infringer directly to the Board of Grievances if it considers the infringement calls for imprisonment, with the decision published at the convicted party's expense. It also does not prejudice any more severe penalty in another law.
Article 61 is therefore the general rule for all other violations, while Article 34 remains with its own provisions on infringement.
Anyone facing a case of violating the Law's provisions would do well to consult a lawyer specializing in intellectual property and patents.
Translated from our Arabic explanation with machine assistance. For guidance only; it does not replace advice from a lawyer on your situation.
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Frequently asked questions about Article 61 of the Saudi Patents Law
What is the penalty for violating the Patents Law?
A fine of up to SAR 50,000, with the maximum doubled for a repeat offense, without prejudice to what Article 34 provides.
Does this fine cancel the infringement penalties in Article 34?
No. The text is explicit that it applies without prejudice to what Article 34 provides.
Articles this article refers to
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يحدد المقابل المالي المستحق تطبيقًا لأحكام هذا النظام وفقًا للجدول المرافق، ويجوز تعديله بقرار من مجلس الوزراء بناء على اقتراح من مجلس إدارة الهيئة.
- Article 62
The article provides that the time limits and periods set out in the Law are in accordance with what international agreements provide in this regard.
تكون المهل والفترات الزمنية المنصوص عليها في هذا النظام، وفقًا لما تنص عليه الاتفاقيات الدولية في هذا الشأن.
- Article 64
The Law replaces the Patents Law issued by Royal Decree (M/38) dated 10/6/1409 AH, its provisions apply to existing applications and patents, and it repeals whatever conflicts with it.
يحل هذا النظام محل نظام براءات الاختراع الصادر بالمرسوم الملكي ذي الرقم (م/38) والتاريخ 10 / 6 / 1409 هـ، وتسري أحكامه على طلبات براءات الاختراع، والبراءات السا
- Article 65
The article provides for publishing the Patents Law in the Official Gazette and putting it into effect thirty days after the date of its publication.
ينشر هذا النظام فى الجريدة الرسمية، ويعمل به بعد ثلاثين يوما من تاريخ نشره.
The texts are reproduced from the official website of the Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers for reference; where they differ, the officially published Arabic text prevails. This content is not legal advice.