United Arab Emirates: Licensing & Syndication

Grand bouleversement aux Emirats Arabes Unis ! Jusqu’à présent, en application des règles et lois locales, le dépôt de marque en classe 33 pour des boissons alcooliques était interdit, comme cela est le cas dans de nombreux pays du Moyen-Orient.

The UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism has begun accepting trade mark applications in Class 33 for alcoholic beverages, marking a significant shift in the country's intellectual property framework. This development raises important questions for beverage brand owners about portfolio strategy, the status of existing Class 32 registrations, and how earlier rights will interact with new Class 33 applications.

For decades, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) presented a unique challenge for global beverage brands seeking to establish and protect their intellectual property rights. As one of the world’s leading hubs for tourism, hospitality and luxury retail, the UAE has long supported a thriving market for premium wines, spirits and other alcoholic beverages. However, its trademark registration framework presented a notable gap: Nice Class 33, which covers alcoholic beverages other than beer, was not available for direct national trademark filings.

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One of the lesser known, but fastest growing (no pun intended!) IP rights are Plant Variety Rights (PVRs).

Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development announced lately launching the Abu Dhabi Registration and Licensing Authority "ADRA" which shall be tasked with improving and overseeing the business sector throughout the Emirate of Abu Dhabi "Emirate".

The intellectual property rights in a musical work exist from the time it is created, and also at the time it is commercially exploited.

When the Agreement on Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights ("TRIPS Agreement") was drafted nearly a decade ago, pharmaceutical protection was guaranteed effective data protection and further schemes were introduced to safeguard the interests of the pharmaceutical companies in countries making use of the transition periods contained in the TRIPS Agreement.