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DIFC Data Protection Shake-Up: What Businesses Need to Know Now

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The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has rolled out a game-changing amendment to its Data Protection Law. Effective 15 July 2025, Amendment Law No. 1 of 2025 tightens compliance requirements, expands liability, and brings DIFC regulations closer to global data protection standards. For businesses, this means data protection is no longer just a compliance checkbox, […]

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UAE Clarifies Arbitration Awards

UAE Clarifies Arbitration Awards: Only Last Page Signature Required 

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The United Arab Emirates has taken a significant step toward strengthening its reputation as an arbitration-friendly jurisdiction.   On August 04, 2025, the Committee for the Unification of Federal and Local Judicial Principles (Committee) issued a landmark clarification: only the final page of an arbitral award must be signed for the award to be valid.   This

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Chambers Global Practice Guide UAE: Enforcement of Judgments 2025

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We are pleased to announce that the UAE Chapter of the Chambers Global Practice Guide UAE on Enforcement of Judgments 2025 is now live. Authored by Mohammed Alsuwaidi, Ali Alraeesi,  Merline Dsouza, and Rajiv Suri, the chapter offers insight into how local and foreign judgments are recognised and enforced in the United Arab Emirates, recent case

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Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority in Dubai

Real Estate Tokenisation in the UAE: Legal Foundations for a Transforming Market

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Unlocking the Commercial Promise of Real Estate Tokenisation in a Regulated Environment The United Arab Emirates is actively advancing its position as a global centre for financial and technological innovation. Among the more recent developments is the application of distributed ledger technology to real estate assets, commonly referred to as tokenisation. This approach seeks to

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Arbitral Tribunals

Dubai Court of Cassation Confirms Arbitral Tribunals May Issue Anti-Suit Injunctions

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Judgment dated 3 July 2025 | Strengthening Tribunal Autonomy Under UAE Arbitration Law In a landmark decision, the Dubai Court of Cassation has confirmed that arbitral tribunals seated in the UAE have the authority to issue interim anti-suit injunctions to prevent parties from initiating parallel court proceedings during arbitration. Crucially, the Court ruled that such

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Alsuwaidi & Company has been recognised as the Maritime & Transport Team of the Year at the LexisNexis Middle East Legal Awards 2025

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Alsuwaidi & Company has been recognised as the Maritime & Transport Team of the Year at the LexisNexis Middle East Legal Awards 2025, in recognition of the firm’s work on high-value, complex shipping and transport matters in the UAE and beyond. This award highlights the work of the winning team: Mohammed Alsuwaidi, Merline Dsouza and

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Intellectual Property Asset and Share Purchases (UAE)

Intellectual Property: Asset and Share Purchases (UAE)

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We are pleased to share a recent contribution by our Senior Associate, Rajiv Suri, published by Practical Law UK (Thomson Reuters). The article, Intellectual Property: Asset and Share Purchases (UAE), offers practical insight into the treatment of intellectual property in corporate transactions under UAE law. This contribution reflects Alsuwaidi & Company’s ongoing engagement with leading

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Alsuwaidi & Company Secures Cancellation of Infringing “Police” Trademarks in UAE

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This article highlights a recent judgment by the Dubai Courts in favour of our client, the registered owner of the “Police” trademark in Class 25. The court ordered the cancellation of three conflicting trademarks registered by third parties, reinforcing the importance of prior rights and bad faith challenges in trademark enforcement. BACKGROUND Alsuwaidi & Company

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Alsuwaidi & Company Shortlisted for Five Awards at the LexisNexis Middle East Legal Awards 2025

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Alsuwaidi & Company has been named among the finalists for five categories at the LexisNexis Middle East Legal Awards 2025. The firm has been shortlisted in the following categories: Arbitration Team of the Year Employment Team of the Year Maritime & Transport Team of the Year Real Estate Team of the Year Trial Advocacy Excellence

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Cross-Border Dispute

Alsuwaidi & Company Secures Key Win in Trademark Dispute Involving Cross-Border Corporate Authority

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Alsuwaidi & Company Secures Key Win in Trademark Dispute Involving Cross-Border Corporate Authority After nearly three years of litigation before the Dubai courts, Alsuwaidi & Company has secured a favourable judgment in a dispute involving trademark assignment, intellectual property rights, and questions of corporate authority under foreign law. BACKGROUNDThe case centred on whether the Chairman

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Middle East Legal Awards 2025

Alsuwaidi & Company Shortlisted for Middle East Legal Awards 2025

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Alsuwaidi & Company has been shortlisted in two categories at the Middle East Legal Awards 2025: Innovation through Technology – Private Practice Law Firm Leader of the Year – Middle East Firm: Mohammed R. Alsuwaidi The awards ceremony will take place on Wednesday, 30 April 2025, at the Conrad Dubai. Congratulations to Mohammed R. Alsuwaidi

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Alsuwaidi & Company has been ranked in Tier 3

Alsuwaidi & Company has been ranked in Tier 3 for Dispute Resolution in the Legal 500 EMEA 2025

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Alsuwaidi & Company has been ranked in Tier 3 for Dispute Resolution: Local Litigation in The Legal 500 EMEA 2025. Editorial commentary from The Legal 500: “Alsuwaidi & Company has a varied local disputes practice that covers both litigation and arbitration, with expertise in complex investment and trading, banking and finance, and construction disputes. Team

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Alsuwaidi & Company Recognised in Chambers and Partners 2025 Rankings

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Alsuwaidi & Company has once again been recognised by Chambers and Partners for its excellence in dispute resolution and employment law, strengthening its reputation as a leading law firm in the UAE. The firm has achieved Tier 2 in Dispute Resolution: Domestic and Tier 4 in Employment, reflecting its deep expertise in high-stakes litigation, arbitration, and regulatory matters.

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Chambers Global Practice Guide UAE: Enforcement of Judgments 2024

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We are pleased to share with you our contribution to the Chambers Global Practice Guide UAE: Enforcement of Judgments 2024 This guide provides the latest legal information on the identification of another party’s asset position, the costs and time involved in the enforcement of domestic and foreign judgments, challenges to enforcement, and the process of enforcing arbitral

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Dubai launches a new key driving

Dubai launches a new key driving force to create all setting up business through a Unified Digital Window Platform called “INVEST IN DUBAI”

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This article examines the rules and regulations regarding Dubai Decree No. 13/2024 on Creating a Unified Digital Window for Establishing Companies in the Emirate of Dubai. Further, the Executive council has endorsed the principles for streamlining the investor’s journey catering to their needs in choosing the suitable sectors for their projects through a unified digital

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Enforcement of Foreign Court Judgments

Enforcement of Foreign Court Judgments in Civil Proceedings

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Delve into the complexities of recognizing and enforcing foreign court judgments in UAE local courts with practical insights in a write up authored by our Senior Associate, Rajiv Suri. Explore the Montevideo Convention’s principles, the ‘lotus principle,’ and the territoriality principle, uncovering the nuances of sovereignty and jurisdiction. Understand the pivotal role of bilateral agreements

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Alsuwaidi & Company ranked Tier 2

Alsuwaidi & Company ranked Tier 2 in Chambers & Partners Global 2024

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Alsuwaidi & Company has been ranked  Tier 2 law firm in Chambers and Partners Global 2024 research.  Chambers notes that Alsuwaidi & Company “inspires a considerable return of insightful client commentary, indicating a dependable level of service and houses a solid bench of dedicated specialists.” “Alsuwaidi & Company’s ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters is strong.  They have

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Chambers Global Practice Guide UAE: Litigation 2024

Chambers Global Practice Guide UAE: Litigation 2024

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We are pleased to share with you our contribution to the Chambers Global Practice Guide, Litigation 2024 for the UAE. The latest guide provides expert legal commentary on litigation funding, initiating a lawsuit, representative or collective actions, pre-trial proceedings, discovery, injunctive relief, settlement, damages, appeals, costs, alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and arbitration. Many thanks to Mohammed Alsuwaidi, Reda

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Special Episode

Special Episode: Safeguarding your Intellectual Property in Dubai: An Interview with Rajiv Suri

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Join us in this podcast to explore the dynamic world of intellectual property rights scenario in the United Arab Emirates! In this podcast, our Senior Associate, Rajiv Suri, as a seasoned expert in intellectual property laws, delves deep into the nuances of safeguarding creative intellectual property rights comprising trademarks, patents, designs and copyrights within the

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What is ADR

What is ADR?

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As the words suggest, alternative dispute resolution (“ADR”) implies any process, system or method which helps resolve disputes between the parties without them having to resort to litigation. Some of the most used forms of ADR methods are arbitration and settlement through mediation. We are pleased to share with you that one of our Senior Associates,

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UAE – The Middle Ground between Europe

UAE – The Middle Ground between Europe, Africa & Asia: The Benefits of a Pluralistic Approach to International Arbitration

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We are pleased to invite  you to attend our event “ UAE- The Middle Ground Between Europe, Africa and Asia: The Benefits of a Pluralistic Approach to International Arbitration”, which is scheduled to take place on Monday 13th November 2023, 01:00 PM-3:00 PM at Amal’s Coffee & Tea House, Capital Club Dubai, Gate Village Building 3,

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Chambers Global Practice Guide UAE 2023

Chambers Global Practice Guide UAE: Enforcement of Judgments 2023

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We are pleased to share with you our contribution to the Chambers Global Practice Guide UAE: Enforcement of Judgments 2023 This guide provides the latest legal information on the identification of another party’s asset position, the costs and time involved in the enforcement of domestic and foreign judgments, challenges to enforcement, and the process of enforcing arbitral award. Many

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ندوة علمية من خلال الانترنت حول موضوع : المحاماة والرقمنة تحديات وآفاق

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بالاشتراك مع المنظمة العربية للمحامين الشباب نظم مكتب السويدي ومشاركوه بتاريخ 25 يوليو 2023 ندوة علمية من خلال الانترنت حول موضوع : المحاماة والرقمنة تحديات وآفاق، وخلال هذه الندوة تولى عدد من المستشارين من بلدان عربية مختلفة تقديم عروضا تناولت محاور مختلفة بعلاقة مهنة المحاماة بالرقمنة وتحدياتها من ناحية وما يمكن أن توفره من فرص

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Developing Cryptoasset Landscape in the UAE

Developing Cryptoasset Landscape in the UAE

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Regulating crypto has never been more important in this highly dynamic, emerging industry 2022 has been a very eventful year for the cryptocurrency industry. It had its share of global headlines: from the collapse of Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX, an insider trading scandal at Coinbase, and a prolonged downturn in cryptocurrency prices. Nevertheless, digital currencies continue

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The Importance of Trademarks Registration

The Importance of Trademarks Registration

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An interesting article written by Rajiv Suri, Senior Associate, highlighting the Importance of Trademark Registration, has been published in the Corporate Investment Times magazine. The Article appears on page/s 95-97”.  It is a prestigious publication featuring contributions from industry experts from around the globe covering varied topics, such as regulatory changes and compliance issues…etc. Alsuwaidi

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SMELL can it be registered as a trademark

SMELL can it be registered as a trademark?

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One more time, Senior Associate of Alsuwaidi & Company, Mr. Rajiv Suri achieved another milestone with his article “Registration of Smell Marks”. It has been recently published in Intellectual Property Expert Guide – CorporateLiveWire – a prestigious UK based publication featuring contributions from industry experts from around the globe covering varied topics, such as regulatory

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Alsuwaidi & Company ranked band

Alsuwaidi & Company ranked band two for the second year in Chambers & Partners Global 2023

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We are delighted to share with you that Alsuwaidi & Company has been ranked for the second year Tier 2 law firm in Chambers and Partners Global 2023 research. Our recognition in international legal market is only as good as our representation of you, our client, so I thank you from my heart for your continued support. Why are the

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Chambers Global Practice Guide UAE: Litigation 2023

Chambers Global Practice Guide UAE: Litigation 2023

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We are pleased to share with you our contribution to the Chambers Global Practice Guide, Litigation 2023 for the UAE. The latest guide provides expert legal commentary on litigation funding, initiating a lawsuit, representative or collective actions, pre-trial proceedings, discovery, injunctive relief, settlement, damages, appeals, costs, alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and arbitration. Many thanks to Mohammed Alsuwaidi, Robert

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United Arab Emirates – Non-Muslims Marriage

United Arab Emirates – Non-Muslims Marriage, Divorce, and Inheritance Under New Personal Law

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H.H. Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan – the United Arab Emirates (“UAE”) President, recently issued the Decree by Law No. (41) of (2022), concerning the Civil Personal Status Code. The provisions of this Decree shall apply to the non-Muslims in the UAE who are UAE Citizens and to non-Muslim Foreigners residing therein. The Decree

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Enforcing IP Rights in the United Arab Emirates

Enforcing IP Rights in the United Arab Emirates’ new and improved legislative landscape

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The United Arab Emirates, over the years, has improved upon legislations and their effectiveness from the perspective of enforcement landscape involving intellectual property rights of legitimate owners. There are various forums available within the UAE which can be availed of by the rightful owners to enforce their intellectual property rights. Rajiv Suri, Senior Associate at

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Requisition of Power of Attorney

Requisition of Power of Attorney – New Trademark Applications – United Arab Emirates (UAE)

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One of the foremost and important requisition of a new trademark application in UAE is the filing of the Power of Attorney. The said document essentially empowers the agent/s or the advocate/s to act for and on behalf of an applicant before the Trademark Office which falls under the auspices of the Ministry of Economy.

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UAE–Regime to encourage innovation through new Patent law

UAE–Regime to encourage innovation through new Patent law 

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One of the important aspects of intellectual property law is regulating the regime of prosecution and protection of Patents, and Industrial Designs. This encourages innovation thus leading to advancement in technology. In October 2014, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, Minister of Defence for the United Arab Emirates and

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FAQs on Trademark

FAQs on Trademark/s Oppositions-United Arab Emirates

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Trademarks law in the United Arab Emirates has recently undergone several changes including provisions concerning opposition/s. We have formulated and provided answers to some of the relevant frequently asked questions (FAQs) which specifically deal with the opposition/s as laid down under the UAE Trademarks law. These are as follows: 1- Does the UAE trademarks law

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UAE – New Law for Protection of Personal Data

UAE – New Law for Protection of Personal Data

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In today’s day and age where the world is moving towards conducting trade through e-commerce and online transactions, foremost requirement for enabling such digitized transaction/s is to register subjects as users with one’s personal data. Resultantly, such personal data has become a valuable intangible asset for any commercial venture/s which has its online presence. It

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International Trademark

International Trademark/s Filings through Madrid Protocol

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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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Compliance and Sanctions of Anti-Money

Compliance and Sanctions of Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism in the UAE

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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

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Introduction of new classification law of the private establishments

Introduction of new classification law of the private establishments

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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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Alsuwaidi & Company Legal Guide to the DIFC and ADGM Courts

Amended Trademarks Law

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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

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The UAE’s new Corporate Tax

Dubai International Financial Centre: New Intellectual Property Regulations

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Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has enacted new Intellectual Property Regulations with effect from 5 July 2021 under DIFC Law No. 4 of 2019 (IP Law). The new regulations will enable DIFC to increase innovation by identifying and protecting IP rights, important to technology and start-up companies.  Moreover, these regulations allow Commissioner of Intellectual Property

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A Judgment by Dubai Court of Cassation to stop infringement of international trademark

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A Judgment issued by the Dubai Court of Cassation to stop the infringement of a well-known trademark in a case that presents a unique precedent because of the difficulty in these types of cases to ascertain the conditions and reasons for stopping the infringement of trademarks and prevent it. The case is that the claimant

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Assisting Foreign Investments in the UAE

Parallel Import in light of UAE Commercial Agencies Law

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Parallel importation is genuine product importation from another country without the permission of the intellectual property owner. Parallel import is based on the idea of consuming the intellectual property rights. When a product is first sold on the market territory, parallel importation is authorized to all residents in that state. Some countries allow it, but

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United Arab Emirates Reduction In Trademark Registration And Renewal Fees

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The United Arab Emirates officially announced changes in the official fees for services offered by the Ministry of Economy. As regards to intellectual property fees, the following reductions were made: – Trademark registration fees were reduced from AED 10,000 to AED 6,700. No changes to filing and publication fees. – Trademark renewal fees were reduced

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Assisting Foreign Investments in the UAE

Trademarks – a Brief Guide to Protecting your Business in the UAE Relating to non-use and Licences

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General rule There is a general rule in most countries worldwide that states one must use their registered Trademark, or it may be subject to a potential cancellation by a competitor. The concept is known as ‘non-use’. In the UAE, use of a trademark is not required for registration or renewal. However, a trademark is

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