RIYADH: You will surely have noticed a scent of perfume wafting across your path as you stroll through the mall. Have you ever wondered if what you’re smelling is a fake or an actual branded product?
Due to their affordable price, dupes, which, to most people, smell just like the real thing, are easily accessible and well-liked. Many Muslims and Arabs wear scents with notes of oud, musk, amber, jasmine, and more as part of religious rituals, daily beauty regimens, and other festive rituals.
“Perfumes are protected under intellectual property laws according to how the creator or innovator claims them, provided they meet the criteria set by the relevant regulations,” according to the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property.
Additionally, it says that “a trade secret or a patent may be applied to the fragrance composition that creates the scent.” Because they fear being copied, many perfume makers choose the latter option rather than disclosing their recipes. The authority goes on to say that the external look of the perfume bottle can be protected as an industrial design, and the logos connected to the perfume product can be protected as trademarks. Any infringement if protection falls under any of these categories would be legally considered unlawful.
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