A court expert is a technically qualified person, a physician, engineer, accountant, banker, or other specialist depending on the case, who a UAE judicial authority assigns to examine a specific set of facts and deliver a technical or scientific opinion the court itself cannot reach on its own. Judges are not expected to be specialists … Read more
Why the Liquidator’s Report Matters in UAE Company Closure Company liquidation in the UAE is rarely as simple as people assume when comparing it to the process of setting up a business. The full procedure typically runs anywhere from one to several months, depending on jurisdiction and business activity, and involves a defined sequence of … Read more
What Is the Madrid System and Why Does It Matter for UAE Businesses? The Madrid System is an international framework, administered by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), that allows a trademark owner to seek protection in multiple countries through a single application and a single set of fees, rather than filing separate national applications … Read more
Choosing a Business Name You Can Actually Trademark in the UAE Branding advisors often push founders toward names that describe exactly what a business sells. From a marketing standpoint that instinct makes sense: a descriptive name explains itself. From a legal standpoint it usually backfires. Under UAE trademark law, a name that simply describes the … Read more
The rules around late document submission for UAE trademark applications have changed materially since they were first relaxed in 2021, and the current framework, introduced through Administrative Decision No. 2 of 2026, is considerably more flexible than what applied even a year ago. Businesses relying on outdated guidance about a fixed “30-day grace period” are … Read more
UAE trademark law gives businesses and individuals several distinct ways to respond to infringement, criminal prosecution, administrative action, and civil claims for damages, and choosing the right one depends on what the trademark owner actually needs: a quick stop to the infringing activity, financial compensation, or both. Registration with the Ministry of Economy isn’t legally … Read more
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