Middle East: Intellectual Property

We would like to share an important update concerning the current practice and expected developments in relation to the submission of Powers of Attorney (‘POA') for new trade mark filings in the UAE.

For business owners and international businesses wishing to expand into the Middle East and beyond, Dubai is the best option. The city offers several company formation options catered to different commercial needs...

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.

In the current era of competition and innovation, keeping your intellectual property (IP) safe has never been more crucial.

The fashion industry is a dynamic and ever-evolving sector that reflects creativity, innovation, and cultural identity.

Trade secrets play a vital role in the competitive landscape of modern business.

On June 23, 2025, the Northern District Court of California court ruled in favor of Anthropic, in a lawsuit brought by three authors for copyright infringement, alleging the company used their books without permission to train Claude AI.

In the current era of competition and innovation, keeping your intellectual property (IP) safe has never been more crucial.

We are in the midst of a Great Reset. Protection of national interests are at the top of the agenda.

The Egyptian Intellectual Property Authority (EGIPA) has issued Decree No. 26 of 2025, published in Official Gazette No. 132 on 17 June 2025...

In the shadow of the current innovation-based economy, it is very important to safeguard the intellectual property (IP) of companies, designers, inventors...

Saudi Arabia's law is based on Sharia and managed by a variety of ministries and government organizations.