September 15, 2026
UAE Opens Class 33 for Trademark Filings
Brand owners can now seek national trademark protection in the UAE for alcoholic beverages following the opening of Class 33, which was…
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September 3, 2026
The Business of Innovation – Final Part: Valuing Your IP: What Is It Actually Worth?
Throughout my series on IP Asset Management, much has been said about aligning an organization’s IP strategy with its overall business plan.…
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August 31, 2026
UAE Introduces Music Licensing Fees for Commercial Use
From 1 December 2026, businesses in the UAE that play music commercially will be required to obtain an annual music licence under…
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August 26, 2026
New UAE Commercial Fraud Regulations Strengthen Brand Protection
The certificate has been issued. The trademark is registered. The brand is protected, right? Not entirely. Trademark registration gives you the legal…
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August 11, 2026
UAE Issues New Executive Regulations on Combatting Commercial Fraud Cabinet Resolution No. (107) of 2026
On July 13, 2026 the UAE Cabinet has issued Cabinet Resolution No. (107) of 2026, approving the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree-Law…
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July 31, 2026
UAE’s Locarno Agreement Accession Marks a Milestone for Industrial Design Protection
The United Arab Emirates has officially acceded to the Locarno Agreement Establishing an International Classification for Industrial Designs, with the Agreement set…
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July 30, 2026
Saudi Arabia Joins the Madrid Protocol, Opening New Opportunities for Global Brand Protection
Protecting trademarks across borders is about to become significantly easier for businesses operating in or expanding into Saudi Arabia. Following its accession…
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July 23, 2026
Oman Intensifies Enforcement Against Counterfeit, Illicit and Unsafe Products
Recent enforcement activity in Oman demonstrates an increasingly visible and coordinated approach to protecting consumers and addressing the circulation of counterfeit, prohibited,…
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July 17, 2026
Saudi Arabia Launches TAHAQAQ to Modernise Customs Trademark Enforcement
The Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) has introduced TAHAQAQ (تحقق), a new electronic platform designed to strengthen trademark enforcement at the…
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July 7, 2026
Introducing the UAE Industrial Property Grievance Committee: What Patent Applicants Need to Know
Why This Update Matters The UAE has taken another important step in strengthening its industrial property and patent protection framework through the…
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