Article 49 of the Saudi Trademarks Law
المادة 49 من نظام العلامات التجارية · الباب السابع: أحكام ختامية
The article provides that the law does not prejudice the rules and obligations in the bilateral and international agreements in force in the state.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
(لا تخل أحكام هذا القانون (النظام) بالضوابط والالتزام المنصوص عليها في الاتفاقيات الثنائية والدولية المعمول بها في الدولة).
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 49 explained in plain English
This article defines the relationship of the Trademarks Law to the agreements by which the state is bound. It provides that the provisions of the law do not prejudice the rules and obligations provided in:
- The bilateral agreements in force in the state, meaning those concluded between it and another state.
- The international agreements in force in the state.
"Do not prejudice" means that applying the law does not affect these rules and obligations, which remain in place and in force alongside its provisions.
The text requires that the agreement be in force in the state, so the rule does not cover agreements the state has not joined or that have not become effective in it. The article does not name particular agreements and does not state the content of these obligations, so learning that requires referring to the relevant agreement itself.
The article matters in practice to mark owners who deal across borders or rely on rights provided by international agreements, since it confirms that these rights and obligations are not affected by the provisions of the law. This law is originally a unified law of the Gulf Cooperation Council states, as appears from the definition of "Council states" in Article 1.
To learn the effect of a particular agreement on a particular mark, you may consult a lawyer who specializes in intellectual property and international matters.
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 49 of the Saudi Trademarks Law
Does the Trademarks Law conflict with international agreements?
The article provides that the law does not prejudice the rules and obligations provided in the bilateral and international agreements in force in the state.
Does the article cover any international agreement?
It covers the bilateral and international agreements in force in the state, and the article does not name particular agreements.
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تسري أحكام هذا القانون (النظام) على ما لم يتم البت فيه من طلبات تسجيل العلامات التجارية التي قدمت قبل تاريخ العمل بأحكامه، على أن يتم تعديل هذه الطلبات بما يتفق
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للجنة التعاون التجارية حق تفسير واقتراح تعديل هذا القانون "النظام".
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.