In December 2025, the United States repealed the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019 through the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act, following earlier measures in 2025 lifting comprehensive US sanctions on Syria. These steps reflected a policy shift toward supporting economic recovery, reconstruction, and private-sector re-engagement.

Under the current framework, US sanctions no longer operate as a general barrier to most business involving Syria. Comprehensive sanctions have been terminated, and the transfer of many civilian-use goods, software, and technologies is now permitted. These developments provide grounds for reassessing intellectual property portfolios connected to Syria.

From a trademark perspective, rights holders may review the status of existing registrations and renewals, monitor potentially conflicting third-party filings, and evaluate coverage for sub-brands, Arabic transliterations, and variant marks.

From a patent perspective, Syria may be considered within longer-term filing strategies, including for technologies in infrastructure, telecommunications, energy, and related sectors. Applicants may evaluate national phase entry of PCT applications. Existing patent owners should confirm the validity of granted rights, including annuity payments.

The repeal of the Caesar Act and the lifting of comprehensive US sanctions indicate a transition toward enabling responsible economic participation. For intellectual property owners, the current environment supports a forward-looking approach to portfolio maintenance, strategic filings, and potential commercial re-engagement.