United Arab Emirates: Patent

In an era where artificial intelligence is reshaping creative and commercial landscapes, fundamental questions about intellectual property ownership have become increasingly complex.

The UAE has established a new Industrial Property Grievance Committee through Cabinet Resolution No. 36 of 2025, creating a structured administrative review process for patent applicants and rights holders challenging Ministry decisions. This procedural upgrade introduces clear timelines, evidence requirements, and decision-making protocols that transform how innovators navigate disputes in the UAE's evolving intellectual property landscape.

United Trademark & Patent Services celebrates its continued recognition in the IAM Patent 1000 guide, earning rankings as a Highly Recommended Firm in Pakistan and a leading firm in the UAE for patent prosecution, transactions, and litigation. The firm's leadership team, including Hasan Irfan Khan, Yawar Irfan Khan, Maria Farrukh Irfan Khan, and others, brings decades of combined expertise in patent law, enforcement, and strategic IP advisory across the Middle East and South Asia.

The UAE established an effective legal system to protect both businesses and individual assets, especially those related to intellectual property (IP). The protection of innovative ideas, technological developments.

What types of intellectual property licenses are recognized under UAE law, and how does the licensing framework differ for trademarks, patents, and copyrights...

In the contemporary landscape of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, brand collaboration has emerged as a pivotal strategy for enhancing competitive advantage and fostering innovation.

The UAE's Ministry of Economy, represented by its Intellectual Property sector, participated in the 11th Intellectual Property Technical Committee Meeting ...

SAIP Signs a Work Plan with the National Intellectual Property Administration of the Republic of China.

In the initial half of 2023, Dubai Customs completed clearance for 14 million customs transactions, marking a 10% increase compared to the same timeframe in 2022.