Article 64 of the Saudi Patents Law
المادة 64 من نظام براءات الاختراع · الفصل السادس: أحكام ختامية
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.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
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 السارية المفعول، ويلغي كل ما يتعارض معه من أحكام.
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 64 explained in plain English
This article regulates the relationship between the current Law and the one that preceded it.
- Replacement: this Law replaces the Patents Law issued by Royal Decree No. (M/38) dated 10/6/1409 AH.
- Scope of application: its provisions apply to:
- patent applications;
- and patents in force.
- Repeal: the Law repeals every provision that conflicts with it.
This means that anyone who has a patent application, or a patent in force, is subject to the provisions of this Law as the article states. The article does not set out other transitional details, such as the status of procedures begun before it took effect, so nothing should be inferred about them from this text alone.
This is linked to Article 63, under which the head of the City issues the Implementing Regulations within 180 days of the Law's entry into force, and to Article 65, which provides for the Law's publication in the Official Gazette and its entry into force 30 days after publication.
Anyone with an older patent or application who wants to know the effect on their position 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 64 of the Saudi Patents Law
Is the 1409 AH Patents Law still in force?
No. It has been replaced by this Law, which repeals every provision that conflicts with it.
Does the Law apply to patents issued before it?
Yes. Its provisions apply to patent applications and patents in force.
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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.