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Housing Construction Disputes

Law No. 8 of 2025: A Specialised Framework for the Settlement of Citizens’ Housing Construction Disputes in Dubai

The Emirate of Dubai has enacted Law No. 8 of 2025 Concerning the Settlement of Disputes Arising from the Execution of Citizens’ Housing Construction Contracts, issued on 8 July 2025 and effective as of 1 January 2026. The law applies to disputes arising from the execution of citizens’ housing construction contracts in Dubai, subject to the

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GAR Academy Spotlight: Merline Dsouza and Her Journey in International Arbitration

We are pleased to share that our colleague, Merline Dsouza, Associate at Alsuwaidi & Company, has been featured in a GAR Academy Spotlight Interview. In this feature, Merline reflects on her journey in international arbitration, the evolving dispute resolution landscape in the Middle East, and her commitment to building expertise and contributing to the arbitration

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Chambers Global Practice Guide UAE

Chambers Global Practice Guide UAE: Commercial Contracts 2025

Chambers Global Practice Guide: Commercial Contracts 2025 – UAE: Law & Practice is authored by Suneer Kumar, Vida Grace Serrano, Mamdouh Tawfik and Simran Sharma of Alsuwaidi & Company. The chapter reflects the firm’s work in corporate and commercial matters, commercial contracts and regulatory projects, supported by its experience in domestic dispute resolution and the

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UAE Enforcement Landscape

UAE Enforcement Landscape: Key Themes and Practical Takeaways

Recent developments reflect a jurisdiction that continues to support arbitration while maintaining a high bar for procedural discipline. Five recent perspectives illustrate how the UAE courts and their counterparts abroad are shaping the enforcement and monetisation of awards. 1. Legacy DIFC–LCIA Clauses Courts in the UAE, Singapore, and the United States have confirmed that references

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Monetising Arbitration Awards

Monetising Arbitration Awards: Turning Paper Wins into Tangible Value

Converting Arbitral Awards into Real Value: Navigating Monetisation in the UAE Securing a favourable arbitral award is often only half the battle. The greater challenge usually lies in turning that award into actual recovery. Even well-intentioned counterparties may face liquidity constraints or simply refuse to pay, forcing the award creditor into a prolonged enforcement phase

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Arbitral Awards in the UAE

The Role of the UAE Local Courts in Enforcing Foreign Arbitration Awards

Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards in the UAE: A Practical Guide The recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have evolved significantly over the past two decades. Today, the UAE’s onshore courts generally adopt a pro-enforcement approach aligned with international standards. Nonetheless, procedural nuances and formal requirements continue to

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DIFC-LCIA Abolition

What Happens to DIFC-LCIA Arbitration Clauses After Its Abolition?

Understanding the Impact of Decree No. 34 of 2021 When Dubai issued Decree No. 34 of 2021, it formally abolished the DIFC-LCIA Arbitration Centre and the Emirates Maritime Arbitration Centre (EMAC), consolidating their roles into the Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC). This reform aimed to streamline Dubai’s arbitration landscape, but it also raised a critical

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Legal Enforcement

Cease and Desist Notices as Instruments of Legal Enforcement

We draw your attention to this engaging talk where our Senior Associate, Rajiv Suri, joins hands with Thomson Reuters to examine the practical effectiveness of cease-and-desist notices in intellectual property enforcement in UAE.  The session explores how such notice/s function as a strategic tool to resolve conflict/s involving such intellectual property rights without immediately resorting

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ADGM Courts

The Dubai ADGM MoU Strengthening Trust in the Reciprocal Enforcement of Judgments

On 14 January 2025, the Dubai Courts and the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Courts signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) designed to simplify and accelerate reciprocal enforcement of judgments. Far from a technical footnote, the MoU speaks to a growing demand for certainty, efficiency, and trust in how judgments are recognised within the UAE’s

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Ministry of Finance

UAE Ministry of Finance Rolls Out E-Invoicing System: What Businesses and Practitioners Need to Know

The UAE Ministry of Finance, in coordination with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), has issued Ministerial Decisions No. 243 and 244 of 2025, introducing the national Electronic Invoicing System (EIS), the UAE’s first unified electronic invoicing framework pursuant to Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017 on Value Added Tax. Decision No. 243 defines the scope

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ArbitrateAD and the UAE’s Arbitration Future: Key Rules and Takeaways

The launch of ArbitrateAD represents a turning point for arbitration in Abu Dhabi and, by extension, the wider UAE. Effective from 1 February 2024, the ArbitrateAD Arbitration Rules replace the Abu Dhabi Commercial Conciliation and Arbitration Center (ADCCAC). This shift positions Abu Dhabi alongside the world’s leading arbitral centers, offering businesses a forum that is

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Corporate Tax

UAE Expands Qualifying Activities and Tightens Commodity Pricing Rules Under Corporate Tax

The UAE Ministry of Finance has issued Ministerial Decision No. 229 of 2025, which refines the scope of Qualifying and Excluded Activities under Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 on Corporate Tax. Following Ministerial Decision No. 265 of 2023, the new framework provides greater clarity and flexibility for Free Zone companies while at the same

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

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 

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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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Alsuwaidi & Company Shortlisted for Middle East Legal Awards 2025

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 for Dispute Resolution in the Legal 500 EMEA 2025

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

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

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 force to create all setting up business through a Unified Digital Window Platform called “INVEST IN DUBAI”

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

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 in Chambers & Partners Global 2024

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

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

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?

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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Chambers Global Practice Guide UAE: Enforcement of Judgments 2023

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

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 Crypto asset Landscape in the UAE

Developing Cryptoasset Landscape in the UAE

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

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?

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 two for the second year in Chambers & Partners Global 2023

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

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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Legal Framework for Non-muslims Marriages

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

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

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 – New Trademark Applications – United Arab Emirates (UAE)

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 

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

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

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

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 Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism in the UAE

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

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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Amended Trademarks Law

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

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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United Arab Emirates Reduction In Trademark Registration And Renewal Fees

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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