The United Arab Emirates (UAE) federal government adopts a progressive approach towards governance and implementation of laws. It recognizes best practices in international laws and adapts them to suit local needs as these are important for growth of the economy to bring it in line with the global trade regimes. Resultantly, over the years, the …
UAE – International Trademark/s Filings through Madrid Protocol Madrid Protocol, which relates to the Madrid Agreement concerning the International Registration of Marks, (Madrid System), is regulated by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) – which is one of the agencies of the United Nations. The Protocol allows owners/holders of trademarks to file and seek protection …
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We are pleased to share our recent insight which feathered in In-House Community Magazine on Compliance and Sanctions of Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism in the UAE. The article takes a look on how the United Arab Emirates (UAE) continues to improve its reputation as a premier global financial hub and battle perceptions …
UAE – Introduction of new classification law of the private establishments The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) of the UAE Federal Government has introduced new Cabinet Resolution No. 18 of 2022. It is concerning classification into 3 Categories i.e., Category 1, Category 2 and Category 3 of private sector establishments/Companies, which are governed …
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FAQs on Trademarks under the UAE law It is important for the owners and holders of a trademark to attain statutory rights in it by having it registered with the Ministry of Economy in the UAE. There is a codified law i.e., Federal Decree-Law no. (36) of 2021 in place which is the latest revised …
With the UAE economy picking up its threads during these tough covid times, some of the prominent federal laws are also undergoing transformation through specified amendment/s decrees. One such law involves regulation of trademarks regime in UAE. In September of 2021, the Ministry of Economy in UAE published in the official gazette a new Trademarks …
We are pleased to share with you Abdelhak Attalah’s article which featured in the Legal 500 Disputes Yearbook 2022. The article provides a comparative analysis in bunker litigation under the Laws of England and Wales and the United Arab Emirates and takes a look on some circumstances under which bunker suppliers, who have the right …
Legal internship and training program at Alsuwaidi & Company allow interns and trainees to actually contribute to the Firm’s legal projects and cases. Being one of the top local law firms in the UAE, the program provides the interns and trainees a deeper understanding of the regional legal framework and teaches them important skills that …
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International Judicial Delegation in Criminal Matters As the means of communications advanced among various persons and entities, transportation and travel among countries have become easier along with the conclusion of transactions of all kinds including commercial transactions and banking transfers, and other cross-border transactions that can be completed in a matter of minutes or less …
Anti money laundering (AML) and Know Your Client (KYC) provisions can be tricky to understand. Our latest Alsuwaidi & Company legal guide aims to help provide some clarity in this area. For further information on this and how we can work with you to ensure your organisation is compliant, please get in touch with the …
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