International Research and Development Agreements involving Intellectual Property in Brazil: Essential Clauses and Practical Strategies
International Research and Development (R&D) agreements have become increasingly significant worldwide, as companies pursue global competitiveness, technological advancement, and integration into international value chains in response to growing demands for innovation.
Kalyani Transco V Bhushan Power and Steel Limited: A Precedent on Procedural Integrity under IBC
In a significant and far-reaching pronouncement, the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India has rendered a watershed judgment under the aegis of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (“IBC”), which is poised to operate as a binding judicial precedent in the regime of corporate insolvency resolution processes.
FROM CREATION TO PROTECTION: IP STRATEGIES FOR THE AI ERA
OVERVIEW In today’s tech-driven world, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the way businesses operate, innovate, and connect with consumers. With the emergence of AI, we also see new trends whereby people transform their photos to various animated styles.
CHANGES UNDER THE NEW PERSONAL STATUS LAW
PART 1 | TERMINATION OF MARRIAGE INTRODUCTION The UAE has issued a new personal status law, namely, Federal Decree Law No. 41 of 2024 on the Issuance of the Personal Status Law, on the 1st of October, 2024 which will come into effect on the 15th of April 2025.
UAE’s New Maritime Law: The Process of Chartering a Ship
Recently, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) updated and improved its maritime laws in order to strengthen the role that the maritime industry sector plays in international trade. Federal Decree-Law No. (43) of 2023 on Maritime Law (UAE New Maritime Law) has replaced earlier law.
Registration of births for children conceived outside the institution of marriage
In the recent years, the UAE has brought about significant changes to its legal provisions regarding relationships between unmarried couples and children born outside the boundaries of a marriage. The law provides a definitive procedure to register and document births of such children, and establish their legal identity.
Understanding the significant improvements to the VAT Executive Regulations in the UAE.
Introduction The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) of the UAE recently amended some provisions of the UAE VAT Executive Regulations, particularly Cabinet Decision No. 52 of 2017, on the Implementing Regulation of Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017 on the Value Added Tax (VAT Executive Regulations).
How Does UAE Law Protect Intellectual Property?
Introduction The UAE established an effective legal system to protect both businesses and individual assets, especially those related to intellectual property (IP). The protection of innovative ideas, technological developments, and unique brand identities is largely dependent on intellectual property rights (IPR), which promotes economic expansion and innovation.
Changes Under the New Personal Status Law Part 3: Financial Rights
INTRODUCTION A new federal law regarding personal status has been issued by the UAE government on the 1st of October 2024 and which will come into effect on the 15th of April, 2025.
CHANGES UNDER THE NEW PERSONAL STATUS LAW PART 2 | CHILD CUSTODY
INTRODUCTION The UAE has issued a new Personal Status Law, Federal Decree Law No. 41 Of 2024 on the Issuance of the Personal Status Law on the 1st of October 2024. The Law will come into effect on 15 April 2025.