Oman Updates:   On 27 October 2004, our client, Limabond Ltd, a Syrian company, filed a trademark application for " Mario Zignoti" - words in Arabic and Latin and head device - in Class 25 in respect of the goods ready-made clothes, men's shirts, and women's blouses. The application was accepted and proceeded to publication; it was advertised on 1 August 2005 and open for 3 months for opposition purposes. Lanificio Ermenegildo Zegna S.P.A. filed an opposition before the Registrar against the said application based on confusing similarity with their ERMENGILDO ZEGNA trademark which was registered in Oman since 1992. They claimed that the applicant filed his trademark in bad faith to benefit from the international reputation of ERMENGILDO ZEGNA, Limabond Ltd has used this Italian name even though its nationality is Syrian, and thus the registration of Mario Zegnoti will confuse the public regarding its origin and will lead to unfair competition. Oman - Patent Requirements Revised: Omani Patent Office (OPO) has revised the PCT national phase requirements at the beginning of the year 2008, and reduced them to: A power of attorney duly legalized up to the Oman Consulate.   International Publication Sheet.   International Search Report.   Specifications, claims, abstract and drawings in English with an Arabic translation thereof.   5. PCT Preliminary Examination Report. Notes: Arabic translation of the specifications, claims, drawing and Abstract can be filed within 3 months form the date of application.   Application must be filed within 30 months from original filing date.   Documents required in 2, 3 and 5 must be submitted at the time of filing.   Power of attorney and Arabic translation can be submitted within 3 months from the date of filing. If you have any question please refer to oman@qumsieh.com.