In an attempt to boost relations between the two countries, UAE and Indonesia have signed a new economic pact, which is expected to design a new route for Indonesian businesses...

The Arab Republic of Egypt has enacted Law No. 163 of 2023, establishing the Egyptian Authority for Intellectual Property...

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The two-day workshop started on June 5, 2023 included discussions on the betterment programs and the efforts that have and will be incurred in the pursuit of achieving a better future.

By joining the Lisbon Agreement, Pakistan will gain the ability to safeguard its Geographical Indications in over 80 countries through a single application submitted to WIPO.

The SAIP became an accredited International Searching and Preliminary Examining Authority under the PCT.

On May 29, 2023, during the Joint Commission on Industrial Property proceedings in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Mr. Abdelaziz Babqiqi, Director General of the Moroccan Industrial and Commercial Property Office (OMPIC)...

The Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP), as a representative of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, participated in the 63rd Series of Meetings of the Assemblies of the Member States of WIPO at the ...

The Ajman Police General Headquarters - Ministry of Interior announced on June 1, 2021 that 120,000 counterfeit items were confiscated for luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton, GUCCI, BOSS, HERMES, ...

As it is a known fact, Dubai is the commercial hub of the Middle East and is a busy route for imports and exports.

The United Arab Emirates has launched a new project to protect its local products and cultural heritage through Geographical Indications (GIs). Led by the Ministry of Economy, this system gives legal protection to products that owe their unique quality, reputation, or character to a specific region.

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.

The agenda covered a range of topics, reports, and updates related to various intellectual property categories.

Plant variety protection "i.e. plant breeder's right," is a form of intellectual property right granted to the breeder of a new plant variety to have the exclusive rights to exploit the protected variety;

A new historical Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources, and Associated Traditional Knowledge was agreed upon at WIPO on May 24, 2024.

This success is attributed to ongoing initiatives like the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements program.

Morocco's industrial property statistics reveal significant increases in trademark applications, industrial designs, and patent filings during the first half of 2026. The data demonstrates growing commercial activity across pharmaceuticals, consumer products, and technology sectors, while universities drive nearly half of domestic patent applications.

United Trademark & Patent Services examines how effective brand protection in the UAE increasingly depends on coordination between enforcement authorities rather than just legal frameworks. The article explores the practical challenges of anti-counterfeiting enforcement across federal and emirate-level institutions, border controls, and the growing complexity of digital commerce and sophisticated counterfeit operations.

United Trademark & Patent Services celebrates its continued recognition in the IAM Patent 1000 guide, earning rankings as a Highly Recommended Firm in Pakistan and a leading firm in the UAE for patent prosecution, transactions, and litigation. The firm's leadership team, including Hasan Irfan Khan, Yawar Irfan Khan, Maria Farrukh Irfan Khan, and others, brings decades of combined expertise in patent law, enforcement, and strategic IP advisory across the Middle East and South Asia.

Trademark registration establishes legal rights, but it cannot detect counterfeits entering the market or protect the customer trust your brand has built. The UAE's new Executive Regulations on Combatting Commercial Fraud introduce stricter timelines and procedures for identifying and removing counterfeit goods, making early detection and coordinated enforcement more critical than ever.