Overview Focus: Trademark Registration In Asian Countries

In today's globalized economy, intellectual property (IP) plays a crucial role in protecting the innovation, creativity, and brand identity of businesses.

From December 2026, UAE businesses that play music commercially—whether in cafés, retail stores, hotels, or entertainment venues—will face new licensing requirements and annual fees ranging from AED 1,500 to AED 50,000.

Parallel imports, commonly referred to as grey market goods, raise recurring legal and commercial questions in the UAE. While the products are genuine...

The Ministry of Economy has introduced Federal Decree-Law No. 14 of 2023 on Commerce through Modern Means of Technology (e-commerce), aligning with the UAE's digital transformation strategy.

Learn how to register a trademark in the UAE, including the search, documents, Nice classes, examination, opposition window, timing and fees..

The UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism has begun accepting trade mark applications in Class 33 for alcoholic beverages, marking a significant shift in the country's intellectual property framework. This development raises important questions for beverage brand owners about portfolio strategy, the status of existing Class 32 registrations, and how earlier rights will interact with new Class 33 applications.

The United Arab Emirates has lifted its longstanding restrictions on trade mark applications for alcoholic beverages, marking a significant shift in intellectual property policy. This development opens new opportunities for brand owners in the beverages and hospitality sectors to secure direct protection for their alcohol brands and products. The change aligns the UAE more closely with international classification standards and follows similar reforms recently implemented by Qatar.

The UAE has launched its Collective Management in Music Guide, establishing a framework for licensing and managing music rights across commercial sectors. From December 2026, businesses using music commercially will need to navigate new tariff structures and licensing requirements, while rights holders gain a practical route for collecting royalties through authorized Collective Management Organizations.

The UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism has introduced a new licensing framework requiring businesses that play music commercially to obtain annual licenses and pay fees starting December 2026. This system aligns the UAE with international copyright standards and affects a wide range of establishments from restaurants and hotels to radio stations and airlines, with fees structured based on venue type, size, and usage.

Van Cleef & Arpels' "Alhambra" collection, distinguished by its four-leaf clover design, has been an iconic yet polemical mark in the contemporary luxury jewelry world.