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Parallel Imports in the UAE: Trademark Rights, Agency Law, and Strategic Enforcement for Global Brands The United Arab Emirates adopts a national exhaustion doctrine for goods distributed through a registered commercial agent, but a more flexible approach for unregistered imports, positioning it as a sophisticated global trade hub under Vision…
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Parallel Importation in the UAE: Strategic Legal and Commercial Dimensions for Global Brands Parallel importation—the resale of genuine branded goods through unauthorized channels—engages the United Arab Emirates’ sophisticated legal framework as it cements its stature as a global trade hub under Vision 2030. Federal Decree-Law Number 36 of 2021 and Federal Law Number…
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Trademark Law in Qatar Qatar has implemented the GCC Trademark Law, as well as the implementing regulations thereof, effective August 10, 2023. The national legislation that previously dealt with trademarks, Law No. 9 of 2002, is thus replaced by this move, which comes through Ministerial Decree No. 56 of 2023,…
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Canadian Trademark law Canadian trademark law is governed by the Trademarks Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. T-13) and the Trademark Regulations, which provide a comprehensive legal framework for the registration, use, and enforcement of trademarks in Canada. Trademarks are essential for businesses to protect their brand identity and ensure that consumers…
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Amendments to China’s Trademark Law On February 20, 2023, China Briefing reported on significant amendments to China’s Trademark Law. These proposed changes aim to modernize the existing law, streamline registration processes, and improve protections against anti-competitive behaviors, thereby enhancing the overall business environment in China. The China National Intellectual Property…
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Investment and Trade Court in Qatar In pursuit of becoming a premier destination for foreign investors, Qatar embarked on establishing the Investment and Trade Court, a cornerstone of its Vision 2030 agenda. With the aim of expediting the resolution of commercial disputes, this court has swiftly gained recognition for its…
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Draft proposed Trade Marks (1st Amendment) Rules, 2024 in India In a bid to fortify trademark governance and refine the adjudication process, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry has introduced the Draft Trade Marks (1st Amendment) Rules, 2024. These proposed…
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Bahrain’s Trademark Law In the global marketplace, trademarks represent not only a company's identity but also its reputation and brand value. Bahrain, a key player in the Middle Eastern economy, has recognized the importance of intellectual property rights and has structured its trademark law to provide robust protection for businesses…
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Trademark laws and Regulations in India A trademark serves as a distinct identifier for a company, its products, or services, distinguishing them from competitors. This can encompass words, signs, symbols, graphics, or a blend of these elements. Examples include Louis Vuitton's Damier Pattern, Cadbury's trademarked purple color, and Coca-Cola's unique…
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GCC Trade Marks Law Qatar has marked a significant development in trademark practice and become the fifth Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) country to implement the GCC Trade Marks Law in the region. The provisions of Ministerial Decree No 56 of 2023 were published in the Qatar Official Gazette on 9…
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Enforcing Trademarks in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia “A great trademark is appropriate, dynamic, distinctive, memorable, and unique.” – Primo Angeli Introduction Common law rights are not recognized under Saudi Arabian law. Trademark rights can only be obtained through registration. The only exception is well-known trademarks that are recognized as…
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UAE to Join Madrid System in December 2021, Understanding the implications The Government of the United Arab Emirates has declared its move to join the Madrid Protocol System, which will come into force on the 28th of December 2021. The move indicates the UAE becoming the 109th country globally and…
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Madrid System for the International Registration of Trаdemаks Introduction Two independent treaties govern the registration of trademarks around the world and they are Madrid Agreement and Madrid Protocol. Combining the agreement and protocol is the Madrid System for International Registration of Marks. Countries that are part of the Convention and…
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Economic and Fraud Provisions in the Middle East “There is one and only one social responsibility of business – to use its resources and engage in activities designed to increase its profits so long as it stays within the rules of the game, which is to say, engages in open…
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