Al Oula Law Firm (Adel Abdulhadi & Partners)‘s IP practice encompasses a breadth of expertise that includes copyright disputes, patent protection and regulatory compliance, and trade mark registration and renewal in Kuwait. The team is jointly led by Adel Abdulhadi and Sanabil Jafar, both fielding considerable experience in civil disputes pertaining to infringements and protecting IP rights. Dolly Sleem is praised by clients for her ’efficiency, seriousness’ and ‘legal knowledge’, and is a key member of the team for trade mark-related matters.
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Testimonials

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  • 'For us, Adel Abdulhadi, Sanabil Jafar, and Dolly Sleem are specific names to mention. They embody efficiency, seriousness, legal knowledge, outstanding legal representation and provide valuable assistance.'
  • ‘We deal with Al Oula Law since the establishment of our company. The firm handles all our legal affairs. We are extremely satisfied with the engagement we receive from the firm's team, great legal advice and outstanding legal representation before official authorities and courts.'
  • 'The firm's expertise in Intellectual Property matters is second to none.'
  • ‘The individuals of the firm understand to the fullest the legal market. They always provide us with on-point advice based on the most updated legal tendencies in the country.'

Key clients

  • Misaine Innovation Taiwan
  • Kana Group for General Trading & Contracting
  • Oryx Group LLC
  • Skills United for General Trading Company
  • Asfour Canary Restaurant
  • Satco Food Trading Company
  • Power Root ME
  • Lamor Corporation OYJ
  • Helios Dermatology Clinic

Work highlights

Represented Satco Food Trading Company in a trade mark opposition against a Kuwaiti company that deposited a trade mark infringing on one of the client’s registered TMs.
Advised Misaine Innovation Taiwan Co. on Kuwaiti copyright and trade mark laws in relation to their project for a brand in Kuwait.
Defending a client in copyright litigation filed by some heirs of the author of a famous Kuwaiti play.
Practice head

Adel Abdulhadi; Sanabil Jafar

Other key lawyers

Dolly Sleem