United Arab Emirates

Working with IP-rich businesses, we protect, scale, and defend ideas with a holistic IP offering.
Whether it's patent, copyright, or trademark protection, or serving as lead trial counsel in all-or-nothing cases, we are ready to tackle any IP issue head-on.

Our Intellectual Property Practice is one of the largest and most active in the world—combining a market-leading U.S. IP litigation capability with one of Europe’s most highly regarded IP teams, creating a genuinely integrated transatlantic practice spanning patents, trademarks, copyrights, designs, brand, advertising, and trade secrets across the U.S., U.K., Europe, the Middle East, and beyond.

We offer a multidimensional IP service—featuring litigation, prosecution, and transactional and strategic counsel—enabling you to develop a coherent, globally coordinated IP strategy managed from a single platform. We are particularly active in life sciences, technology, semiconductors, media and entertainment, and luxury goods.

A single trusted IP partner. For every issue. Across your entire portfolio.

Address: 203 Coastal Building, P. O Box 234824, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Phone: +971 56 936 7973
Website: https://www.marksnbrandsip.com

Marks n Brands Intellectual Property (MnB IP) is a premier IP services firm headquartered in Dubai, UAE, dedicated to meeting the intellectual property needs of businesses, private entities, and individual clients globally.

We offer expert legal counsel on a wide range of intellectual property issues, assisting clients with the selection, protection, registration, enforcement, maintenance, and use of trademarks. Additionally, we handle patent and design registrations and maintenance, as well as support clients in acquiring rights through assignments, licenses, and mergers.
Beyond the UAE, we extend our comprehensive IP services to neighboring GCC countries including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain, catering to both individuals and corporations.

MnB IP is committed to delivering top-notch professional service with a focus on personalized client care.

Offices: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain

For IP assistance in the region, please contact us at info@marksnbrandsip.com

Audiri Vox, a client-centric ip practice, is a multi-jurisdictional, sixth-generation law firm specialized in the registration, protection and divestiture of Intellectual Property Rights.

The firm has offices in the Middle East, Asia and Africa and acts as a one stop shop for brand owners to secure trademark, copyright, patent and design rights in over 50 countries.

With years of experience in clearing, filing, prosecution, registration, divestiture, enforcement, franchising and licensing of IP rights, Audiri Vox attorneys provide commerce-centric advice to ensure cost-efficiency, minimal objections, speedy registration and enforcement of trademarks, patents, designs and copyright.

Audiri Vox manages multiple high value global and regional trademark and patent portfolios, which symbolizes client trust in the firm. As part of portfolio management, the firm ensures that their client’s IP rights remain valid at all times. This includes keeping track of use requirements in the jurisdictions where the trademarks are registered and providing timely notifications to avoid non-use cancellation. The firm’s experienced attorneys regularly monitor and identify the shortcomings in the light of local laws and practices and frequently provide recommendations to their clients. The firm is known for its out-of-the-box customized strategies suited to their clients’ business needs.

Audiri Vox specializes in Intellectual Property Rights protection. Whether it is trademark, copyright, patent, design or domain name infringement, it is the go-to firm in the Middle East, Asia and Africa. AV team of attorneys and trained investigators help track infringements, formulate anti-counterfeiting strategies followed by appropriate legal action to enforce their client’s rights. The firm has a high success rate in Customs seizures, anti-counterfeiting raids and litigation, helping rights holders curb infringement of their valuable rights.

Audiri Vox attorneys regularly assist franchisers and franchisees secure their rights through drafting, negotiating and registration of Franchise Agreements. The firm provides experienced advice on termination and enforcement of franchise and distributorship rights to principals. With years of experience in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, the firm helps their clients in business expansion through franchising and licensing while maintaining absolute control on their valued Intellectual Property Rights.

AV expert reports have helped numerous companies in establishing their rights before the Courts, Arbitration forums and Enforcement agencies. Audiri Vox attorneys are experienced in comprehensively reviewing client’s Intellectual Property Rights and providing pre-litigation opinions and expert reports which help companies determine their chances of success in the legal action. AV’s independently drafted reports are a valuable piece of evidence which can be filed as an expert report or amicus brief before the Court, Arbitration forums and Enforcement agencies.

IP Valuation is an art and a science, and Audiri Vox masters both. AV team of certified valuation experts experienced in the field of Intellectual Property valuation help clients determine the worth of their global as well as regional IP portfolios.

Abion: Your Global IP Guardian

Abion is a leading force in the intellectual property (IP) industry. We are an innovative, platform-based provider leveraging 25 years of experience in the digital landscape with a strong foundation as an ICANN-accredited registrar and ISO27001 certified supplier.

Abion's edge lies in combining top-ranked industry experts with advanced technology. This fusion delivers an unparalleled service across the entire intellectual property lifecycle, including:

• Trademark and design prosecution
• IP and legal consultancy
• Enforcement and litigation
• Online brand protection and enforcement
• Strategic domain name consulting
• Web security

Streamlined efficiency at your fingertips

Our cloud-based brand management platform, Abion Core, combines cutting-edge technology with intuitive user experience to streamline managing and protecting your brand all in the one place. It’s a centralised solution that puts you in control of your brand, no middlemen and no service interruptions.

Globally positioned and locally empowered

Our 17 offices covering, EU/non-EU European territories, UAE, Asia and Australasia, combined with a global network of partners, enable us to provide expert advice and comprehensive IP solutions to service virtually any jurisdiction.

The Simmons & Simmons international IP team offers the specialist expertise of a boutique IP practice complemented by the full service offering of a major international firm. We are well known in the market for our high-calibre clients and involvement in many of the leading IP cases and transactions, both in the UK and internationally.

Our IP practice, comprising litigation, prosecution and transactional expertise, for both brands/trade mark and patents matters, is one of the only international firms that provide the full suite of IP services from one trusted source – a significant differentiator in the legal market.

We boast an extremely deep and strong bench. Consisting of over 100 fee earners internationally, our IP team has a presence across EMEA (in Belgium, China, Dubai, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, The Netherlands), the UK and Asia.

Known for our expertise in the life sciences, fintech and technology sectors, we leverage our in-depth industry knowledge developed over our 120+ year history to provide the best advice to the most sophisticated clients. The majority of our patent litigators, attorneys and transactional IP lawyers have technical backgrounds, including advanced degrees and scientific research experience, giving our clients the advantage of market leading legal advisors who also understand their complex and cutting-edge inventions.

From our offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, we work with clients ranging from established, global Fortune 100 companies to enterprising startups.

Our team of more than 2,200 lawyers and legal professionals provides comprehensive corporate, transactional, litigation, and regulatory services in major industries, including energy, financial services, healthcare, life sciences, retail and ecommerce, sports, technology, and transportation. We focus on both immediate and long-term goals with our clients, helping them address and anticipate challenges across vast and rapidly changing landscapes.

We approach every representation with an equal commitment to first understanding, and then efficiently and effectively advancing, the interests of our clients and arriving at the best results. If a client has a question, we’ll immediately find the person in our global network with the answer. If there’s a shift in the legal landscape, we’re on top of it, and our clients will be too.

Founded in 1873, we stand on the shoulders of more than 150 years of achievement, but we never rest on our reputation.

CWB emerged as an unrivalled super-regional firm in 2023 following the merger of leading regional IP specialists Cedar White Bradley, PETOŠEVIĆ Group and Hahn & Hahn. With 29 offices, 170 practitioners, and 300 employees, CWB now manages the portfolios of some of the world’s leading IP owners across 100+ jurisdictions in Africa, Central Asia, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East.

Through our extensive network of offices and affiliated partners, we deliver centrally managed IP solutions supported by dedicated, cross-jurisdictional, client-specific teams. By combining advanced IP practices with deep local expertise, we ensure consistent, high-quality service across a vast and often challenging geographical region.

CWB offers a full spectrum of IP services covering virtually all IP rights, along with brand management and enforcement. Our teams safeguard thousands of IP rights for market-leading clients across a wide range of industries. We also provide specialized Media & Entertainment expertise, guiding clients through complex regulatory landscapes in areas such as film production, content streaming, crypto, advertising, data protection, social media, software licensing, and music usage.

CWB is thinking beyond the technology available today to transform the IP services industry. We are implementing the most innovative technologies and leveraging automation and AI to enhance the client and employee experience and to achieve industry-leading efficiencies.

CWB offers a full suite of IP and related services through its offices and affiliated offices in the following countries:
 
AFRICA: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

CENTRAL ASIA: Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan

EASTERN EUROPE: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Georgia, Hungary, Kosovo (UNSCR 1244), Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Ukraine

MIDDLE EAST: Bahrain, Gaza Strip, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kurdistan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, UAE, West Bank, Yemen.

IP practice in the Middle East

Clyde & Co is unique in the region as the only firm in the Middle East with the ability to provide support across the entire IP life cycle from the initial brand protection strategy through to filing applications and registrations and then licensing and commercialising IP rights, including trade marks, copyright, patents and design rights. We operate a dedicated IP practice which combines the values of a pure IP team with those of a full-service international law firm, helping our clients to capture, commercialise and protect their innovation and intellectual assets. Our leading IP practice has operated in the region for over 15 years and has developed a team of lawyers and specialists.

We operate a truly regional practice. As Clyde & Co, we can directly file and manage IP matters in the UAE, Qatar and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia where we have our own offices. The wider Middle East region, we work through our network of trusted corresponding agents.

We support the firm's main sector focusses and have also developed a strong client base in traditional brand heavy sectors such as food and beverage, hospitality, entertainment, retail, and luxury goods. We are proud to say that we act for some of the largest and most established local, regional, and global brand owners in these sectors, helping them to navigate a region which offers unique challenges from an IP and business perspective.

We pride ourselves on our ability to provide commercial advice on complex issues. We embrace the challenge of advising on new laws and untested areas of existing laws, as well as developing commercially innovative solutions in unique situations.

Our clients come to us with complex issues and appreciate our creative approach to problem solving, knowing that they can rely on us to help give them a competitive edge in the market. They know that we will work together to reach tailored solutions, drawing on the diverse skills we have across the team.

The reputation we have developed for such expertise also means that we are regularly asked to advise on the development of new regulatory frameworks and the drafting of new local laws.

Wider Middle East practice

Our first office in the Middle East was established in 1989, following many years of regional client involvement. Today Clyde & Co has the largest presence and is one of most experienced international law firms in the Middle East with over 50 partners and 300 staff, based full time across six offices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the UAE, Doha in Qatar, Riyadh and Jeddah in Saudi Arabia and Cairo in Egypt. Our offices provide English and local law advice to corporate clients from all over the world, as well as to regional corporates and governments, on their operations.

Globally

With over 5000 people operating from over 60 offices and associated offices across six continents, Clyde & Co is committed to creating successful outcomes for our clients. Our globally integrated teams of disputes, regulatory and transactional lawyers provide a comprehensive range of legal services and advice to businesses operating at the heart of global trade and commerce.

Our success in the past 90 years has been built on our vision of a single global partnership, providing a platform that offers rapid access to expertise, wherever you operate in the world.

Aligned with these values is Clyde & Co's commitment to being a responsible business. We take responsibility for the impact we have on the environment, seeking to reduce it as much and as quickly as possible. We strive to be a positive contributor to the communities in which we operate across our entire global network. We take steps to foster a truly diverse and inclusive workplace, that allows all of our people to flourish, for the benefit of our colleagues, the firm and our clients.

About Us

Rouse was established in the UK in 1990, and is recognised as a global Intellectual Property leader operating as a closely integrated network with more than 1000 people working out of 43 offices in 19 countries.

We focus exclusively on IP, from strategic consulting, patents and trade marks through to domain names, copyright, designs and geographical indications. And we’re experts in providing services for each stage of their life cycle.

We have a deep understanding of all jurisdictions around the world and a strong focus on more challenging markets such as Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Russia. Most importantly, we’re passionate about IP and enjoy working with clients who share that passion. We put clients at the heart of our business and build long standing relationships. From large multinationals that want our scale, quality and professionalism, to start ups that value our entrepreneurial spirit, the companies we work with come from a broad range of sectors with diverse business interests and needs.

The Rouse Difference

Rouse prides itself on its quality and professionalism, but we have also always dared to be different. We don’t believe that all firms should be the same. That’s why we’ll always challenge the traditional way of doing things if we think another way is better.

It also means we don’t just advise on the law - in many countries we help define and shape it. We have a practical, pragmatic and “unstuffy” approach, with teams of professionals who work closely together across functions and geographical borders in a non-hierarchical, creative and results-oriented environment.

Rouse people are full of energy and enthusiasm. We are passionate about IP, our business and our people, and we genuinely enjoy what we do. We believe that having fun provides a happier, more productive working environment.

The Rouse Network

“International reach, local expertise”

Whatever your needs, in whatever country, we have either an established Rouse office or a long standing relationship with a local firm.

All our offices have both local and international experts that have bilingual capability. Where we don’t have an office we have a relationship with a local firm that we believe offers the best service for our clients and is the best fit for the Rouse culture and and the best service for our clients. Working with Rouse internationally means you can have one point of contact as well as a team of people around the world supporting you in the necessary jurisdictions.

The Rouse Network consists of local subsidiaries of Rouse International Limited and closely aligned but independent firms which work seamlessly together on engagements. Which elements of work are done by which entity depends entirely on the country in which work is carried out, in compliance with relevant legal and regulatory provisions.

Founded in 1926, Saba IP leads the MENA region's IP landscape with tailored services and a commitment to future industries. Our 15 offices strategically situated across MENA enable us to deliver unmatched expertise and support.

With over 350 professionals, including lawyers, patent attorneys, engineers, and IP experts, we serve a diverse clientele. From trademarks, designs, copyrights, and patents to enforcement and anti-counterfeiting measures, we offer a comprehensive spectrum of IP services. Our approach aligns seamlessly with clients' business strategies, reinforcing our role as partners rather than mere practitioners.

Our dedication to client satisfaction and forward-looking innovation sets us apart. From trademark protection in luxury and consumer sectors to patent procurement in pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, electronics, and more, our team excels. We handle everything from patentability assessments to filing strategies while staying compliant with local patent requirements.

For more than a 125 years, the world’s top companies have looked to Gowling WLG to maximise and protect their treasured intangible assets, both at home and abroad. As the global economy grows ever more knowledge-driven and evolutionary leaps in technology transform the competitive landscape, clients continue to rely on us to help them navigate a changing intellectual property marketplace.

Full lifecycle solutions

Every step on the path to success requires a unique approach to your IP assets. From initial drafting and registration to complex enforcement matters, through to the management and monetisation of large international portfolios, our team is equipped to assist you during the entire lifecycle of your IP assets.

We’re pleased to offer strategies and solutions across the full spectrum of IP rights – with core specialisms in trademarks, brands and designs, patents, enforcement and litigation, IP transactions, trade secrets and copyright, as well as advertising and product regulation.

Borderless support

Home to more than 200 IP practitioners around the world, Gowling WLG protects intangible assets across all industry sectors and in more than 100 countries. We offer prosecution services from our offices in Canada, China, the UAE and – via our exclusive association with JurisAsia – Singapore. We match these services with robust enforcement capabilities from these offices, as well from our offices throughout Europe. This platform is complemented by an expansive network of established relationships with some of the top IP practices worldwide – ensuring you receive the very best advice wherever business takes you.

Experience you can trust

From new applications for artificial intelligence to major breakthroughs in pharmacology, it’s vital that your IP adviser be able to recognize the full value of your IP. Harnessing advanced career and educational backgrounds in science, engineering and technology, we work closely with you to develop fulsome strategies for even the most intricate inventions. This is just one of the reasons why, year after year, our professionals are recognised by some of the world’s most respected legal publications.

End-to-end legal services for your business

Outside of our IP service offering, Gowling WLG is equipped to advise you in virtually every area of law relevant to business. For our clients, including other IP firms with whom we work around the world, this is a unique benefit. Beyond the convenience of working with a single service provider, our holistic approach ensures your IP strategy neatly aligns with other areas of your business – from privacy and employment to commercial transactions.

Discover how we can help protect what makes your business unique. Contact a member of our team today.

The BSA Intellectual Property practice is a full-service, leading IP team in the UAE and wider Middle East region. The practice is differentiated from others in the region by its commitment to providing a highly personable and client focused service that has earnt the trust of many loyal clients. The IP team benefits from a culturally and gender diverse team with legal educations and experience coming from both civil and common law jurisdictions, in addition to a wealth of cross-jurisdictional experience. The benefits of such also permeate in the language capabilities of the team, as the majority draft straight into Arabic which ensures a high degree of technical accuracy that is often lost in translation.

BSA has rights of audience in every country where we have an office. This separates BSA from the leading law firms in the region who must employ local advocates to work on their behalf. BSA are therefore better placed to have control over their matters and can keep costs to a minimum for clients.

Under dynamic partner guidance, the team is particularly active in relation to the prosecution and enforcement of intellectual property rights, which has included an array of complex copyright infringement cases over the course of the past year. The team has seen a marked growth in the number of counterfeit investigations it is managing in not only the Middle East but globally, particularly online, and has developed a successful investigation arm for this as a result. The team delivered many large prosecution projects throughout 2020, especially for its key clients such as MBC, that consistently provide both contentious and non-contentious matters for the practice. In preparation for the UAE’s entry to the Madrid system, the practice focused energy into developing the patent practice of the firm and have had exciting progress with important clients such as Knobbe Martens, who introduce many high-profile companies to the firm.

The firm represents a suite of clients across media, professional services firms, automotive and industrial entities, pharmaceuticals and many more. Our growing client base, which now includes sectors such as fashion and consumer goods, are testament to our overall team strengths.

United Trademark & Patent Services (UTMPS) is one of the Middle East's longest-established and leading intellectual property firms, with more than 60 years of experience protecting and enforcing IP rights across the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia. Through an extensive regional network spanning over 20 jurisdictions, the firm provides strategic, commercially focused advice to multinational corporations, Fortune 500 companies, government entities, SMEs, and emerging businesses across a broad range of industries.

The firm's practice encompasses trademarks, patents, industrial designs, copyrights, domain names, licensing, franchising, technology transfer, IP transactions, portfolio management, anti-counterfeiting, customs recordals, enforcement, litigation support, and dispute resolution. UTMPS manages complex regional and international IP portfolios for some of the world's leading brands, delivering seamless prosecution, maintenance, enforcement, and strategic advisory services tailored to clients' commercial objectives.

With a team of highly experienced attorneys, technical specialists, and IP professionals based across key regional markets, UTMPS is recognised for its deep local knowledge, coordinated cross-border capabilities, and practical approach to navigating diverse legal systems. The firm works closely with clients to develop proactive IP strategies that safeguard innovation, strengthen brand value, mitigate risk, and support business growth in an increasingly dynamic global marketplace.

Consistently recognised by leading international legal directories, including Managing IP, IAM Patent 1000, World Trademark Review 1000, Chambers & Partners, and The Legal 500, UTMPS continues to be a trusted adviser for businesses seeking comprehensive intellectual property protection throughout the region and beyond.

Galadari Advocates & Legal Consultants is a premier full-service Emirati law firm with a rich history dating back to 1983. Rooted in the heart of the United Arab Emirates, our firm was founded by Ziad Galadari in a modest Deira apartment along the picturesque Dubai Creek. At a time when the UAE was navigating through its formative years with numerous draft laws under consideration, Galadari embarked on an ambitious journey to shape the emerging legal landscape.

For over four decades, Galadari has been at the forefront of the UAE’s legal framework development, making substantial contributions to the evolution and modernization of its laws. The firm’s commitment to legal distinction and its significant impact across commercial practices have played a pivotal role in the nation’s substantial growth and transformation.

Today, Galadari stands as a symbol of legal prowess and dedication, operating out of three strategically placed offices across the UAE. Our team comprises over 50 locally qualified Emirati and international lawyers proficient in 18 languages, ensuring a global and multilingual legal approach. The firm’s Emirati advocates hold full rights of audience across all UAE courts, cementing Galadari’s position as a distinguished legal force.

With a reputation built on delivering the highest-quality service, Galadari specializes in complex, often cross-border legal issues. The firm’s industry focus is recognized across all key UAE sectors, where we have continually adapted alongside our clients through dynamic market conditions. Since its foundation, Galadari has aimed to maintain an uncompromising approach to quality, earning the trust and respect of the clients by delivering impeccable legal solutions at every stage of their business cycle.

Galadari’s dedication goes beyond business. Committed to being a responsible entity, we are actively progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce. The firm takes pride in using its extensive legal capabilities to do good, engaging in pro bono work, supporting local communities and charities, and driving initiatives to reduce its environmental footprint.

Moreover, Galadari’s commitment to fostering the development of the nation’s aspiring legal minds remains unwavering. To date, more than 40 Emirati lawyers trained under the guidance of the firm’s experts have achieved the Ministry of Justice’s criteria for obtaining a federal lawyer’s license, enabling them to contribute effectively to their country’s development.

As we look to the future, the firm continues to be inspired by its past, motivated by its present achievements, and excited by the opportunities that the future holds. Galadari is determined to keep contributing positively to the community, upholding the integrity of the legal profession, and exceeding the expectations of those we serve.

Over the last century we’ve been lucky enough to have played a part in protecting some of the world’s most ground-breaking inventions and high profile brands. You can trust us to know IP law inside out, to be curious, and to connect the dots to reach solutions others don’t.

We will provide you with a team, rich in real-world experience, comprising experts who have worked at the forefront of pioneering technologies. A substantial number of our lawyers hold qualifications in scientific or technical fields, meaning we are often called upon for our specialist knowledge and insight on large international mandates. We are respected for our creative and original solutions.

We offer both litigation and transactional support in relation to all IP rights, from small innovative projects to the largest, most complex and ground-breaking transactions and disputes.

Our approach has always been centred on client service, collaborating and innovating with our clients to create bespoke solutions that make their lives easier. This includes: our 'twobirds Pattern' product, a proprietary, in-house patent valuation and analysis tool, that allows us to landscape, analyse, and value patent portfolios in an automated and sophisticated way; and our innovative and dynamic Brand Protection Reporting Portal, which uses dynamic charts that give clients an up-to-date overview of their risk profile at any given time.

Talk to us to find out how our tools, experience and our genuine passion for IP can help you devise a strategy that will help to maintain your competitive edge, whilst protecting and optimising your IP in the best way possible.

Internationally Bird & Bird has over 400 IP lawyers, attorneys and legal professionals across our 29 offices, many of whom have known each other and worked together for years, meaning we're all on the same page and offer consistency and quality that runs through all levels of seniority. We are therefore ideally placed to devise and coordinate multi-jurisdictional litigation strategies and,in the future, to represent clients before the Unified Patent Court.

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