Patent and licensing matters in Saudi Arabia

How we help with patent and licensing matters

• Evidence and document review

  Our review covers patent or application references, ownership records, licence draft and a non-public technical comparison through an agreed secure channel. We identify what supports your position and what needs clarification or further evidence.

• Why should an invention be reviewed before public disclosure?

  Articles 43–44 require novelty, an inventive step and industrial applicability. Prior public disclosure anywhere can affect novelty; the law and regulations contain specific priority and disclosure exceptions. Record every disclosure date and recipient and arrange confidential technical review before publication. Do not assume an informal pitch or foreign application establishes Saudi protection or that every earlier disclosure is harmless. Identify the patent, territory, status and relevant claims, then compare the proposed technology and licence terms. Review permitted fields, exclusivity, improvements, fees and termination. Avoid public disclosure of unpublished technical details while arranging a suitable confidential review.