Intellectual Property Law
Intellectual property is often the most valuable asset of a company and its protection is of utmost importance. Managing the intellectual property portfolio is a complex task, especially in jurisdictions with multiple legal systems. Having a comprehensive intellectual property strategy is essential to guard against increasing threats from infringers. Intellectual property can also be a valuable tool for mergers and acquisitions for brands aiming for growth.
Mohammed Saeed Al Shamsi Law Firm handles some of the most complex intellectual property cases in the Middle East and North Africa region. Our clients rely on us extensively because we possess the necessary expertise to deal with highly intricate intellectual property issues. As the only law firm providing integrated services in the field of intellectual property in the Middle East and North Africa, we assist our clients with everything from litigation, consultations, and intellectual property due diligence for transactions to intellectual property portfolio management.
We collaborate with some of the world’s largest brands across various industries. Our mission remains the same: to help our clients protect their intellectual property and leverage it to enhance their competitive advantage.
Working locally and providing accessibility and insightful vision
The Mohammed Saeed Al Shamsi Law Firm, in the field of intellectual property, comprises the best lawyers and legal consultants who have strong relationships with local regulatory authorities and intellectual property management offices. Clients directly benefit from this insightful vision and accessibility.
For instance, we can assist clients in combating piracy and counterfeiting by organizing training seminars on their products for intellectual property management officials and keeping clients informed about changes in the legal landscape.
team is at the forefront of the latest developments in intellectual property law
Our comprehensive services in the field of intellectual property include the following:
- Trademark registration and filing, including assignment projects, licenses, global clearance, opposition and objection proceedings.
- Protection strategies, including advice on prohibitions, public policy, ethical considerations, social media, domain name assets, eligibility for brand protection, trademark eligibility, and long-term sustainability.
- Enforcement against piracy, including the registration of illegal copyrights; regional anti-piracy program.
- Litigation in intellectual property rights, including criminal and civil proceedings, customs protection, administrative raids and seizures, combating piracy of intellectual property rights and enforcement.
- Investigation/due diligence in intellectual property rights.
- Intellectual property transactions/licensing and privileges.
- Intellectual property acquisition.
- Opposition to domain names and removal of social media accounts.
- Consumer protection and false advertising regarding renewed products.
- Compliance marking, especially in heavily regulated fields.
- Developing brochures and intellectual property guidelines for clients.
- Intellectual property research on hard-to-access intellectual property operations and filing trends.
- Legal drafting and policy studies.
The foregoing makes clear the importance and advantages of registering a trademark for both companies and individuals. This benefits both the service provider and the consumer alike, as it serves as the approved means for advertising products or services, distinguishing and clarifying their source and quality. Additionally, the UAE system ensures many rights in favor of the trademark owner.