Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property

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

Directorates
SAIP comprises three directorates to accomplish its tasks and objectives. These directorates are:


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

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