In the previous year, we saw counterfeits and trademark infringement cases recording a 23% increase in Dubai alone. The number of infringement cases and lawsuits in the Gulf Cooperation Council involving the six Arabian countries witnessed a significant upswing as well. It is the independent local courts that handle the…

A visual image communicates a thousand words, and copyright laws protect words. Yet, what does the law actually do for artists who relay messages through audiovisual recordings of their performances? Quick answer: apparently, not much-at least not until 2012 when international forces first created a global treaty to accommodate the…

We already see the great power of our internet technology. However, do we truly know the full scope of our responsibility when we’re expected to contend with an anonymous and invisible enemy? This article takes a deep dive into the cybersecurity discussion and how your company’s intangible resources take centre…

Intellectual Property may sound like a modern-world invention, but it has actually been around since the development of civilization. Many sources pin the origins of Intellectual Property rights to the year 1421 when the world’s first modern patent was awarded to an Italian inventor. However, according to Former Lord Justice…

Many startups and SMEs fail to consider their intellectual property in their early stages and overlook the fact that it is one of their most valuable assets. …

Intellectual Property may sound like a modern-world invention, but it has actually been around since the development of civilization. Many sources pin the origins of Intellectual Property rights to the year 1421 when the world’s first modern patent was awarded to an Italian inventor. However, according to Former Lord Justice…

Millennials are notoriously branded as entitled, impatient, often jobless young adults with painfully short attention spans. Accurate as it may be, the statement should not be left without context. Not to be apologetic for the collective, but these qualities are, in fact, logical consequences of having to grow up during…

Inventing a never thought of innovation is not an easy feat. But if done right, this innovation has the ability to incite your idea into an exciting world of new opportunities. Working in IP, we are fortunate enough to collaborate with remarkable individuals who decide to commercialize and patent their…

Contrary to popular opinion, Intellectual Property (IP) addresses deeper commercial complexities that are well beyond the superficial notions of your trademarks, patents, and copyrights. Consequently, it is an uncommon oversight for younger yet aspiring businesses to disregard their IP when attempting to accurately gauge both their capital and intangible value. …