Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property · Public Consultation · Trade Secrets Law · 2026
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The Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property ("SAIP") opened the draft Trade Secrets Law for public consultation on 26 October 2026, stating that it aims to amend the Regulations for the Protection of Confidential Commercial Information issued by Minister of Commerce Resolution No. (3218) dated 25/3/1432H and to establish an independent statutory framework for trade secrets protection.
At a glance
- Issuing authority
- Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP)
- Consultation closes
- November 25, 2026
- Scope
- Trade, economy and investment sector
What it requires
| Who | Obligation |
|---|---|
| Individuals and entities that handle trade secrets | The institutional culture of confidentiality and legal accountability the draft states it aims to promote, under the judicial protection measures and violation-adjudication procedures the draft specifies |
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What draft law has the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property proposed?
SAIP opened the draft Trade Secrets Law for public consultation on 26 October 2026. The draft states that it aims to amend the Regulations for the Protection of Confidential Commercial Information issued by Minister of Commerce Resolution No. (3218) dated 25/3/1432H, and to establish an independent statutory framework for trade secrets protection.
What legislative gap does the draft aim to close?
The draft states that it aims to close the legislative gap in the current Regulations regarding trade secrets protection and the remedies available for infringement, alongside ensuring consistency with relevant national laws and general rules.
How does the draft address rights holders and competition?
The draft states that it aims to strengthen rights holders' protection against unfair competition by developing the existing legal framework, and to extend trade secrets protection to judicial proceedings.
What does the draft say about enforcement and institutional awareness?
The draft states that it aims to enhance the investment environment and technology transfer by providing effective statutory protection for trade secrets, to improve enforcement by specifying judicial protection measures and procedures for adjudicating trade-secret violations, and to promote institutional awareness of confidentiality and legal accountability among individuals and entities handling trade secrets.
What sector does this draft cover, and what other date does the source record?
The draft covers the trade, economy and investment sector. The source record for this draft also carries the date 25 November 2026, alongside the 26 October 2026 consultation date noted above, without further specifying what that date denotes.
Frequently asked questions
Which authority opened the draft Trade Secrets Law for public consultation?
The Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property ("SAIP") opened the draft Trade Secrets Law for public consultation on 26 October 2026.
What is the core aim of the draft Trade Secrets Law?
The draft states that it aims to establish an independent statutory framework for trade secrets protection and to close the legislative gap in the current Regulations issued by Minister of Commerce Resolution No. (3218) dated 25/3/1432H.
What sector does this draft cover?
The draft covers the trade, economy and investment sector, per the source record.
What other date does the source record carry for this draft?
The source record for this draft carries the date 25 November 2026, alongside the 26 October 2026 consultation date.
Issuances referenced
Official sources
- Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (Public Consultation)
- Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property — Issuing authority — official website
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