Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property

What Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property does

The Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) is a Saudi Arabian government regulatory body founded in 2018 and headquartered in Riyadh, responsible for the registration, protection, and enablement of intellectual property rights within the Kingdom. Its mandate covers patents, trademarks, copyrights, industrial designs, plant varieties, integrated circuit layout-designs, and geographical indications. SAIP serves a diversified constituency including domestic inventors, SMEs, large enterprises, government entities, researchers, and content creators, alongside foreign applicants seeking protection in Saudi Arabia.

The authority operates through a unified digital platform that supports filing, search, and examination workflows, supplemented by a national network of Technology and Innovation Support Centers (TISC), the IP Academy for practitioner training and public awareness, and dedicated dispute resolution committees for appeals and contested matters. Recent product additions include the IP Observatory and Digital Guide, which extend analytical and educational capabilities beyond core registration services. The authority is integrated with international IP infrastructure through its partnership with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

SAIP's revenue model is fee-based, generated through statutory charges on registrations, renewals, IP agent licensing, and ancillary services, with funding also supported through the Saudi government budget as a public authority. The 2025 reporting period recorded 64,200 trademark registrations, alongside substantial year-on-year growth of 28% in patent applications, 23% in trademark registrations, and 87% in copyright registrations.

Name

Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property

Legal name

الهيئة السعودية للملكية الفكرية (Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property)

Website

https://saip.gov.sa

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

The Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property is a Riyadh-based government body that registers, protects, and enables patents, trademarks, copyrights, and industrial designs in Saudi Arabia, serving inventors, businesses, creators, and government entities through a unified digital platform and national TISC network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Intellectual Property Regulation Services

NAICS

Public Administration (92), Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors (92615), Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors (926150)

SIC

Patent Owners & Lessors (6794)

akta.pro primary industry

IP Compliance, Anti-Counterfeiting & Enforcement (BPAHAMAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Copyright Services & Content Protection (BPAHAMAC), Intellectual Property (IP) Law (BPAHAAAF)

Keywords

• Intellectual property registration
• Trademark registration services
• Patent filing services
• Copyright protection services
• IP rights enforcement

Headquarters

HQ city

Riyadh

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. IP Registration and Filing Fees: Government-mandated fees for processing IP registration applications including trademarks, patents, designs, and copyrights. Fees include study fees, publication fees, and registration/certificate issuance fees.
2. Trademark Registration Services: Trademark registration fees: 1000 SAR study fee, 500 SAR publication fee, 5000 SAR registration and certificate issuance. Renewal fees: 5500 SAR within last year of protection, 6500 SAR within 6 months after expiry, 1000 SAR publication.
3. IP Agent Licensing: Professional licensing fees for IP agents: 3000 SAR for IP agent license service. Professional examination: 1000 SAR.
4. Industrial Design Filing: Design filing fees: 150 SAR for individuals, 300 SAR for institutions. Amendment fees for design applications.
5. IP Dispute Resolution: Administrative proceedings for IP disputes including trademark opposition, patent appeals, and copyright infringement cases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) is a government regulatory body that administers, protects, and enforces intellectual property rights across Saudi Arabia. It provides registration and protection services for all major IP categories — including patents, trademarks, copyrights, industrial designs, plant varieties, integrated circuit layouts, and geographical indications — along with dispute resolution, IP ecosystem development, and capacity-building programs.

Product overview

The Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) operates a comprehensive platform delivering intellectual property registration, protection, and enforcement services. The core offering consists of seven main IP registration services: Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, Industrial Designs, Plant Varieties, Integrated Circuit Layout Designs, and Geographical Indications. These are supported by enablement services including the IP Academy (professional training and certification), IP Clinics (advisory consultations), IP Agent Licensing, and the TISC Network (Technology and Innovation Support Centers). Enforcement capabilities include the General Secretariat for IP Dispute Resolution Committees handling trademark, patent, and copyright disputes. Complementary tools include the IP Search Engine, IP Gazette (official publication), IP Observatory (statistics and analytics), and Open Data Portal. SAIP also facilitates international filings through WIPO systems (eHague, PCT) and participates in international treaties. The platform is accessed digitally via the unified eServices platform at eservices.saip.gov.sa.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Saudi IP Gazette: Official newspaper for IP updates in Saudi Arabia
• IP Academy
• IP Clinics
• TISC (Technology and Innovation Support Centers)

Products and services

• Patent Registration Service
• Trademark Registration Service
• Copyright Protection Service
• Industrial Design Registration Service
• Plant Variety Protection Service
• Integrated Circuit Layout Design Protection Service
• Geographical Indications Registration Service
• IP Search Service
• IP Gazette Service
• IP Observatory Service
• IP Agent Licensing Service
• General Secretariat for IP Dispute Resolution Committees
• IP Academy
• IP Clinics Service
• TISC Network Service (Technology and Innovation Support Centers)
• IP Enforcement Service
• Customer Care and Service Centers

Quantifiable outcome

• 70.01% IP compliance rate achieved in 2025
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSAIP participates in WIPO's Technology and Innovation Support Centers (TISC) global network, providing access to patent databases and IP information resources. SAIP also coordinates on international IP treaties and the Hague System for industrial design registration.
• WIPO Hague SystemcoreTechnology or IntegrationInternational system for filing industrial design registrations across multiple countries through a single application to WIPO International Bureau. Saudi Arabia receives and processes international design registrations designated for protection in the Kingdom.
• PCT (Patent Cooperation Treaty)coreTechnology or IntegrationInternational patent filing system managed by WIPO allowing applicants to seek patent protection in multiple countries through a single application. SAIP serves as a Receiving Office for PCT international applications.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA): CNIPA is the central IP authority for patents, trademarks, and geographical indications in China, structurally comparable to SAIP in delivering registration, examination, and enforcement services at a national scale.
• United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO): USPTO is the U.S. national IP authority responsible for granting patents and registering trademarks, performing the same core registration and enforcement functions as SAIP but at a much larger scale and with a global filer base.
• Japan Patent Office (JPO): JPO administers patents, utility models, designs, and trademarks in Japan with a similar registration-plus-enforcement operating model and PCT Receiving Office status analogous to SAIP's role.
• Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS): IPOS is Singapore's national IP authority offering registration, dispute resolution, and international treaty services, comparable to SAIP in operating a small, digitally enabled office positioning for regional IP hub status.
• European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO): EUIPO administers EU-wide trademark and design registration with enforcement coordination across member states, directly comparable to SAIP's national mandate on trademarks, designs, and enforcement.
• UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO): UKIPO is the UK national authority for patents, trademarks, and designs with similar registration, examination, and enforcement responsibilities to SAIP.
• Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO): KIPO handles patents, trademarks, and designs in Korea with strong international treaty integration and digital examination tools, structurally aligned with SAIP's mandate and PCT/Hague participation.

Others

• World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO): WIPO is the global UN IP body administering PCT, the Hague System, and Madrid System that SAIP participates in as a Receiving Office and treaty member; not a competitor but an enabler and counterpart.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SAIPKSA
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCihSLqWnxtJccbT7tvx0znA
• Facebookfacebook.com/Saipksa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/saipksa
• Instagraminstagram.com/saipksa

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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