Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property

The Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) (Arabic: الهيئة السعودية للملكية الفكرية) is an official government body in Saudi Arabia responsible for the protection and supporting the intellectual property in the Kingdom.^[1]

Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property

الهيئة السعودية للملكية الفكرية
Agency overview
Jurisdiction	Saudi Arabia
Headquarters	Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Agency executive	Minister of Commerce and Investment, Chairman
Child agencies	Saudi Patent Office Department Of Trademarks General Administration of Copyrights
Website	Official Website (English)

Directorates

SAIP comprises three directorates to accomplish its tasks and objectives.^[2] These directorates are:

• The Saudi Patent Office, which is in charge of issuing patents in industrial, commercial, and agricultural fields.^[3]
• The Department Of Trademarks, which is responsible for the processing of trademarks applications including the registration and declaration of trademarks.^[4]
• The General Administration of Copyrights, which is responsible for issuing and protecting the work produced in literature, art, and sciences field.^[5][6]

Structure

The Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property is governed by a board of directors and it is organizationally linked to the Prime Minister.