UAE Gives Suppliers 24 Hours to Remove Counterfeit Goods: What the New Anti-Commercial Fraud Rules Mean for Retailers 
Businesses notified that they are dealing in counterfeit, adulterated or spoiled goods may now have…
alkabbanSeptember 4, 2026
Playing Music in a UAE Business Is About to Become a Licensing Issue: What Venues Need to Know 
Background music is so common in commercial spaces that many businesses rarely stop to consider…
alkabbanAugust 12, 2026
Can a Business Monopolise a Common Name? UAE Supreme Court Clarifies Trademark Similarity 
Registering a trademark containing a personal or family name does not necessarily give its owner…
alkabbanAugust 5, 2026
A Valid Patent Is Not Necessarily an Infringed Patent: Lessons From Apple’s Siri Dispute in China 
A patent may be legally valid without necessarily being infringed. That distinction lies at the…
alkabbanAugust 3, 2026
Protecting a Brand Doesn’t End With Filing a Trademark Application 
For many businesses, obtaining a trademark registration feels like the finish line. In reality, it…
alkabbanJuly 26, 2026
Why Trademark Protection Should Come Before International Expansion: First Abu Dhabi Bank’s South African Victory 
Expanding into a new international market involves far more than obtaining licences, opening offices and…
alkabbanJuly 15, 2026
Showing FIFA World Cup Matches in the UAE: What Businesses Need to Know About Copyright and Broadcasting Rights 
Major sporting events such as the FIFA World Cup bring more than excitement to restaurants,…
alkabbanJuly 10, 2026
Selling Counterfeit Goods in the UAE: The Legal Risks Businesses Should Know 
Counterfeit products remain one of the most significant challenges facing brand owners, retailers and regulators…
alkabbanJuly 10, 2026
Infringement and Legal Remedies 
Intellectual property infringement in the UAE occurs when protected rights are used without authorisation, undermining…
LouisDecember 28, 2025
Trade Secret Protection Under UAE Law 
Trade secret protection in the UAE safeguards confidential business information that derives commercial value from…
LouisDecember 28, 2025
