UAE Unveils Digital Platform for Trademark Trading, Bolstering Intellectual Property Framework Abu Dhabi, UAE – The United Arab Emirates has marked a significant advancement in its intellectual property landscape with the recent launch of ‘TM Market Place’, a pioneering digital platform designed for the buying and selling of registered trademarks....
UAE Bolsters Anti-Commercial Fraud Framework with New Executive Regulations Abu Dhabi, UAE – The United Arab Emirates has taken significant steps to fortify its legislative and regulatory landscape against commercial fraud with the recent introduction of the Executive Regulations of Federal Law by Decree No. (42) of 2023 concerning Anti-Commercial...
GCC Nations Reinforce Temporary Trademark Protection for Exhibitors Across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), businesses introducing new brands, products, and services at trade fairs and exhibitions can leverage temporary trademark protection to safeguard their intellectual property. While this international concept is integral to the GCC Trade Mark Law, its practical...
UAE Streamlines Document Legalisation, Enhancing Efficiency for Intellectual Property Procedures Dubai, UAE – The United Arab Emirates has introduced a significant procedural update concerning the legalisation of documents by its consulates abroad, a development poised to enhance efficiency and reduce administrative burdens for intellectual property (IP) practitioners and businesses operating...
UAE University Secures Patent for Antiviral Electrical Mask Technology ABU DHABI – The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) has successfully registered a patent for an innovative electrical mask designed to neutralize viruses. This intellectual property development highlights advancements in public health technology within the GCC region. The patented device addresses...
UAE Drugmaker Eyes Generic Blockbusters Amid Patent Shifts and Regulatory Focus Dubai, UAE – A leading UAE-based pharmaceutical manufacturer, Globalpharma, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dubai Investments, is strategically preparing to produce generic versions of high-demand blockbuster drugs, including those in the class of Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic and Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro....
Automotive Innovation Sparks Intellectual Property Discussion with In-Car Toilet Patent A recent development in the global automotive sector has drawn attention to the evolving landscape of intellectual property, as Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Seres has successfully secured a patent for an “in-car toilet” system. This innovative concept aims to redefine...
UAE Introduces Stricter Commercial Agency Regulations and Enhances Digital Government Services The United Arab Emirates is implementing significant changes within its legal and regulatory frameworks, particularly in the commercial agency sector and the enhancement of government digital services. A new law governing commercial agencies is set to come into effect,...
Abu Dhabi Commercial Court Issues Landmark Ruling Against Trademark Infringement Abu Dhabi, UAE – The Abu Dhabi Commercial Court has delivered a definitive ruling to halt the unauthorized use of a globally recognized fashion and e-commerce trademark, following proven infringement by a local retail establishment operating without proper licensing or...
UAE Ministry Grants Patent for Groundbreaking COVID-19 Stem Cell Therapy Abu Dhabi, UAE – The United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Economy has officially granted a patent for an innovative stem cell treatment developed to combat the novel Coronavirus. This significant intellectual property milestone underscores the nation’s commitment to advancing medical...