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The UAE is one of the most expensive regions in the World when it comes to the trade mark registration process.

In the following article, the BSA Intellectual Property practice provides updates related to Intellectual Property and trademark owners in the UAE...

In welcome news for trademark rights owners in the current difficult trading climate, the UAE's Ministry of Economy has announced further reductions in trademark related fees in the UAE. This follows the significant reductions made in mid-2019 when amongst other red

The integration of national IP strategies with the economic agenda of the UAE has seen a number of initiatives, the most notable of which was in February 2024...

In the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)[1] countries, all traders require a permit in order to be able to display any branding or name on billboards or stores' signage.

Commenting on the efforts by the DED in today's edition of Khaleej Times, Munir Suboh, Partner and Head of IP here at BSA, said: "We are eager to see the enhanced version of Intellectual property electronic gateway.

One of the important focuses of Dubai Economy (DE) was highlighted during an informative session convened by Dubai Economy with various national business councils in Dubai recently.

In Oman, the registration, use and enforcement of trademarks is regulated by the Law of Industrial Property Rights, promulgated under Royal Decree No. 67/2008, the ("IP Law"). The Ministry of Commerce

Intellectual Property Rights are a set of proprietary rights that are granted to the Individuals over their creation. The holder or owners of these set of rights are entitled to various exclusive privileges and immunities.

As of 28 December 2021, the UAE became the 109th Member State of the Madrid Protocol, and the third Gulf Cooperation Council country to become a member (following Bahrain and Oman).

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 expansion of international trade and an increase in foreign direct investment is likely to have contributed to the conflict of trademark laws between foreign countries.

As obtaining and enforcing three dimensional marks in Europe, the US and elsewhere becomes more and more difficult...

The United Arab Emirates has taken a leading role in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region in the promotion of innovation and the implementation of strategic policies to fight against counterfeiting.

In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), intellectual property (IP) rights are protected by various laws and regulations.

A brief guide addressing common questions and concerns of the IP litigation and enforcement landscape in the UAE

United Arab Emirates (UAE) is considered to be one of the most attractive and lucrative markets for that global companies that operate and expand under a franchise business model.