Abu Dhabi Court Orders Etisalat to Pay Dh30 Million for Patent Infringement, Cease Mobile TV Service Abu Dhabi, UAE – The Abu Dhabi First Instance Court has issued a significant ruling in an intellectual property dispute, ordering Emirates Telecommunications (Etisalat) to pay an Abu Dhabi resident Dh30 million in compensation...
UAE Patent Office Introduces Guidance for Divisional Patent Applications Dubai, UAE – The United Arab Emirates Patent Office has begun issuing recommendations within its examination reports for the filing of divisional patent applications, addressing a long-standing point of ambiguity in the nation’s patent framework. This move aims to provide clarity...
Dubai Authority Files Patent for Advanced Energy Storage Technology Dubai, UAE – The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority’s (DEWA) Research and Development Center has taken a significant step in intellectual property protection by submitting a patent application for a newly developed chemical liquid. This innovation, characterized by its high thermal...
Abu Dhabi University Secures US Patent for Renewable Energy Innovation Abu Dhabi, UAE – Abu Dhabi University (ADU) has been awarded a patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a pioneering invention in the field of renewable energy. This significant intellectual property achievement underscores the institution’s...
UAE Grants Regulatory Approval for Biotech Nutraceutical, Highlighting IP and Market Compliance Dubai, UAE – July 08, 2025 – A Canadian biotechnology firm, BioAro, has secured crucial regulatory approvals and market entry clearance within the United Arab Emirates for its inaugural nutraceutical product, Longevity+™. This development marks a significant compliance...
UAE Innovation Recognised with Patent for AI-Powered Sign Language Translation Platform Abu Dhabi, UAE – An innovative AI-powered multilingual sign language translation platform, HearMe, has been awarded a patent, marking a significant development in accessibility technology within the UAE. The platform, developed through collaborative academic research, provides real-time bidirectional translation...
UAE Innovator Strengthens IP Portfolio in Green Mobility Sector Amidst Evolving Regulatory Framework Dubai, UAE – A Dubai-based engineering services company specializing in the conversion of internal combustion engine vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs) is actively pursuing robust intellectual property (IP) protection for its innovations. This move coincides with the...
UAE Bolsters Agricultural Imports with Significant Avocado Consignment, Highlighting Regulatory Compliance Dubai, UAE – The United Arab Emirates has recently been the destination for a substantial commercial shipment of avocados, underscoring the nation’s role as a prominent market for international agricultural produce. A consignment weighing 70 tonnes was delivered to...
Emirati Innovator Secures International Patents with Governmental Support Abu Dhabi, UAE – An Emirati engineer, Reem Al Marzouqi, has successfully secured a US patent and a Japanese patent for her pioneering invention: a foot-controlled car designed for individuals with limited or no arm mobility. This significant achievement underscores the UAE...
GCC Patent Landscape: Evolution, Challenges, and Future Reforms The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region continues to develop its unified patent framework, aiming to foster innovation and protect intellectual property rights across its member states: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. While significant strides have been...