Intellectual Property Team

Analysis

Our comprehensive IP practice is the leading in the region with capabilities provided trademark, patent and design professionals across 10 offices in five countries.

We routinely handle some of the ground breaking IP matters in the Middle East, acting for major global brands and international and regional right owners.

BRAND PROTECTION

Entrusted with some of the most recognizable brands in the world, Al Tamimi & Company trade mark lawyers are amongst the most awarded in the region. Experts in the management of entire portfolios of trade marks on a regional basis, our services include:

• Trademark searches and clearances covering the Middle East region and providing detailed analysis and advice on the availability and registrability of a trademark on a regional basis.

• Trademark registration and prosecution of trademarks before the official registries in the UAE and the Middle East region. This includes the registration and prosecution of non-traditional trademarks, such as single color and 3D shape trademarks.

• Enforcing IP rights by way of court, police, brooders (customs) and administrative actions. This includes supervising raids commenced by the relevant law enforcement agency, enforcement of non-traditional trademark rights and enforcement of trademark rights against look-alikes.