The basic IP laws of Saudi Arabia mainly include Patent, Integrated Circuit Layout Design, New Plant Varieties and Industrial Design Protection Law promulgated in 2004, which mainly stipulates the content of four patents and their protection: invention, integrated circuit layout design, new plant varieties and industrial design; Copyright Law promulgated in 2003, which stipulates the content of copyright and its protection; Trademark Law promulgated in 2002, which stipulates trademark application, types and protection; Trade Name Law promulgated in 1999, which stipulates the protection of registered trade names.