The Aden Trademarks Office has aligned with Sana’a in mandating Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) attestation for all Powers of Attorney (POAs) used in trademark filings and post-registration actions.

Key Requirements:

• A single MoFA-attested POA is now valid for both Aden and Sana’a
• The rule applies only to POAs — other IP-related documents such as assignments or recordals are not affected
• The MoFA attestation must be completed within one year of embassy legalization

This change reflects a move toward administrative harmonization between Yemen’s two main IP offices and underscores the importance of timely and compliant documentation.

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