Questions & Answers
Questions & Answers
7 available 7 • View allAction against the infringement of intellectual property

2
Q: IP infringement.
The main company (USA) has sent a Cease & Desist Letter to the previous distributor in the UAE but they do not reply.
They remain using the brand name, showcasing it on their website and spoiling the market with selling off their remaining stock with bargaining prices and without warranty while we are the new authorized distributor.
How to stop this?
Kind regards,
N.V.A.


Apr 30, 2020
481
Issuance of a new brand to operate via online sales under an existing LLC company
2
Q: I have a Freezone company in the UAE and I will operate a brand via online sales and e-commerce (the name is different from the LLC). I haven't registered a trademark yet due to costs.
Am I legally allowed to invoice my customers with my brand name as letterhead and sign with my LLC?
Or do I have to change my company name to my brand name?

Oct 14, 2020
329
How can I make sure I am not infringing copyrights when selling items online?
1
Q: I have a shop in an eCommerce store, I have a trade license under General Trading here in the UAE that allows me to sell, buy, export... etc. products.
I got an email from the store asking me to sign an attestation regarding all of my products for branded and copyrighted items. I sell Korean products that I buy from the source and sometimes from smaller shops that were able to get the products before me.
Among the products that they gave me as examples were a shirt and pants-inspired outfit from a well-known Korean show. This was handmade by a small business in Korea.
The show did not to my knowledge (even after research) sell such merch. I know that if someone sold a fake item that the brand sold it means they are infringing the copyright, but I am still unsure of the item mentioned above and if what I think is correct.

Jan 25, 2022
237
استخدام شعار مؤسسة على منتج بدون إذن


1
س: السلام عليكم،
وجدت منتجًا يُباع في السوق عليه شعار مؤسستي وشعار المنشأة المُصنِّعة لهذا المنتج. لم يتم إعلامي بعملية البيع من قبل هذه المنشأة، مع العلم أنني كنت أتواصل مع صاحب المنشأة لحل إشكالية معينة ولكنه يتذرع بحجج بشكل مستمر.
اشتريت من هذا المنتج ومعي الإيصال، وللأسف المنتج ليس بجيد كما هي بقية المنتجات، وسيجعل شعاري عرضة للإساءة.
كيف لي مقاضاة هذه المنشأة؟ وهل هناك تعويض؟
بارك الله فيكم!



Feb 21, 2022
198
The right of a gaming program owner to ban using leaked script of his program
0
Q: Hello,
I have a little question.
Someone made a program (makes numbers look better in a game) for his community which is based on a mod network called [-----], but his program got leaked later.
We (rival community) weren't the ones who leaked it but we had the script given to us and we were using it. He has found out and got in contact with us, telling us to remove the script.
Are we obligated to do so?
Many thanks

Mar 15, 2022
211
Can a person take my company domain and trade names by registering a trademark with the same?


0
Q: Hi,
Can a person take your domain name and company trade name by registering a trademark with the same name, or do I have a trademark name to avoid such?
Thanks



Feb 15, 2023
119
What to do if my painting is copied and displayed in public without my permission?




2
Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
I recently discovered that one of my paintings has been copied and displayed for 2 years in a public space/establishment in Abu Dhabi. I created the painting in 2018 for the celebration of the Year of Zayed.
I noticed it last Sunday when I passed by the establishment. I tried to communicate with the project manager through a call and WhatsApp, but he didn't answer.
He replied once saying he would check, but never got back to me. I also tried to email the company but didn't receive any response. I exhibited the painting in the same year, and I still have it with me.
I never agreed to anyone using my painting or waived my rights to it. Now, my question is: do you think this is a form of plagiarism?
Can you give me advice? As an artist, I feel this is not right.





+2
May 13, 2024
92
Legal blog
4 available 4 • View allThe Significance of Intellectual Property Management in the UAE 4
As the need arose to create laws for the protection of personal properties like movable and immovable assets and regulation of transferring their rights of ownership, it had also become crucial to regulate the intellectual property rights as in artistic and literary works, inventions, companies' logos and products/services...etc. Seeking to protect such rights requires a basic knowledge about their origin and significance.
Nov 20, 2018
3759
Intellectual Property: Is It Worth the Investment? 3
Intellectual Property! The concept seems to some individuals to represent an ambiguous abstraction. To others it represents incongruity. But for many, without a doubt, Intellectual Property (IP) is a potent tool. IP is an intangible asset and is a legal concept for which rights are recognised for the human mind’s creativity. Under this specialised law, owners are granted rights to diverse intangible assets such as inventions, words, phrases, symbols, designs, artistic works and such.
Jun 1, 2017
3213
The Procedure of Trademark Registration in the UAE 30
Trademark is a type of intellectual property that is used as a means of identification of the business. It can be any word, figure, signature... etc. that can be used to either distinguish the goods and services or to indicate its origin. In this article, we introduce the requirements, procedures and timeline for trademark registration.
Dec 13, 2020
3313
إجراءات ومتطلبات تسجيل العلامات التجارية في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة 5
تُعد العلامات التجارية من أهم أشكال الملكية الفكرية التي تحمي حقوق أصحاب الأعمال والشركات. فهي تمنحهم الحق في استخدام علامتها التجارية بشكل حصري في جميع أنحاء دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة إن كانت محمية في الدولة أو كانت الحماية إقليمية او دولية عند حمايتها بنظام مدريد وإيداع طلبات منفصلة في الدول المراد حمايتها. والحماية تعطي الحق الاستئثاري لمسجل العلامة التجارية ويمنع كل مَن سواه من الاستخدام. ويمكن بالحماية مقاضاة من يستخدم العلامة دون الحصول على إذن خطي من مالك العلامة التجارية.
Dec 7, 2023
577
Laws & Regulations
4 available 4 • View allFederal Law No. (37) of 1992 Concerning Trademarks 2
UAE Trademark Law creates the legal framework for the protection of registered trademarks in the UAE. The law includes the definition of trademark, signs that cannot be registered as trademarks, registration and cancellation procedures, sanctions for unlawful use of trademarks, and so on.
Sep 28, 1992
4478
Federal Law No. (7) of 2002 On Copyrights and Related Rights 7
The UAE Copyright Law provides protection to authors of the works and owners of related rights in case of violation of their rights within the United Arab Emirates. Protection of the law does not include ideas, procedures, work methods, mathematical concepts, abstract principles and facts, but however extends to the innovative expression of any thereof.
Jul 1, 2002
7447
Federal Decree-Law no. (38) of 2021 on Copyrights and Neighboring Rights 0
The provisions of this Federal Decree-Law, known as the "New Copyright Law", govern Copyright regulations in the United Arab Emirates. The New Copyright Law repeals the previous UAE Copyright Law (Federal Law No. (7) of 2002 On Copyrights and Related Rights).
Sep 20, 2021
279
Federal Decree-Law no. (36) of 2021 on Trademarks 0
The provisions of this Federal Decree-Law, known as the "New Trademarks Law", govern Trademarks regulations in the United Arab Emirates. The New Trademarks Law repeals the previous UAE Trademarks Law (Federal Law No. (37) of 1992 Concerning Trademarks).
Sep 20, 2021
262

Premium
Other answers by
451 451 answers •
View allAre there any restrictions on a diplomat buying property in the UAE? 0
Hello,
Is there any restriction on a diplomat buying property in the UAE, where he works as a diplomat at his country's consulate?
Feb 20, 2025
83
If someone has a case in the UAE, can they travel to another GCC country? 0
Hi.
One of my friends joined a Telegram group. They said, "We will transfer some amount to your account, and your task is to transfer this amount to another account. Once the task is completed, you will get 30 or 50 AED per task."
He completed 3 to 4 tasks, but he realized it was not good, so he stopped. After one week, when he opened his account, it was blocked, and the bank said, "We are conducting an investigation; after this, we will let you know."
After some days, he had an accident and went to his home country. He then received a call from a landline number, which was from the Abu Dhabi police station.
They said, "We have received a complaint against you; come to our investigation department." However, due to his surgery and treatment, he could not go.
After some time, his bank account was reopened, and he did not receive any further calls. I want to know, if he comes back to the UAE or goes to any other GCC country, will he face any problems?
If someone has a case in the UAE, can they travel to another GCC country?
Please advise!
Feb 17, 2025
152
What can I do if my employer refuses to pay me and I have no contract? 0
Hello,
What legal action can I take in case the employer refuses to pay my salary and I don't have a contract with them?
Feb 18, 2025
134
I want to open an online shop. Do I need a license to open an Etsy shop? 0
I currently live in Sharjah and have a UAE residence visa but I am not a UAE or GCC national. I want to open an online shop (Etsy or Shopify) to sell handmade items, such as crocheted goods, bookmarks, greeting cards, etc.
Do I need a license to open an Etsy shop?
If so, which license do I need to sell my products online, including UAE and worldwide?
How much would it cost me?
Can I keep my residence visa (sponsored by my father) and not change it?
Feb 14, 2025
142
How can we locate a person with an ongoing legal case? 0
Hello,
I am seeking your legal advice regarding a friend who was previously imprisoned in Abu Dhabi. His case there is now closed, but he has another ongoing case in Dubai.
Currently, we have lost contact with him and are unsure of his whereabouts. How can we check where he is or access any other legal facility?
Are there legal procedures to locate a person with an ongoing case?
What steps should we take to get more information about his status and legal position?
Feb 11, 2025
158

Other answers by
305 305 answers •
View allالضمانات التي تحصل عليها شركة التمويل مقابل إعطاء قرض 0
حصلت على قرض شخصي وكريدت كارد من مؤسسة للتمويل بإجمالي ٥٠ ألف وتعثرت لفترة والآن يطالبونني بدفع مبلغ ٢٠٠ ألف درهم بالفوائد وكنت أعطيتهم شيك بقيمة ٤٢ ألف وقتها.
سؤالي:
هل يوجد سند لأمر داخل عقد القرض (الأبليكيشن) الخاص بالشركة التي وقعت معها في البداية؟
أم لا يملكون ضمانًا آخر يُمكِّنهم من مقاضاتي به سوى الشيك الذي أعطيته لهم فقط؟
مع جزيل الشكر!
May 19, 2021
495
تقديم دعوى ضد مقاول استلم دفعتين من المال وأوقف العمل 0
هناك مشكلة مع مقاول إذ اتفقنا على بناء ملحق داخل منزل خاص ووقعنا العقد واستلم أول دفعة.
اشتغل حسب العقد واستلم الدفعة الثانية وأوقف العمل ويرفض المواصلة. تبين لي بعدما حاولت أن أقدم شكوى ضده أنه يستخدم ختم وعقد لشركة منتهية في سنة 2013 ولا يوجد لديه أي ترخيص.
كيف أستطيع أن أشكوه وبنفس الوقت أواصل البناء؟
May 20, 2021
973
Can the wife file for maintenance in the UAE after judgement in home country? 0
My wife and I are non-Muslims. Divorce was settled in our home country court which decided that I am the custodian of the children and no alimony has to be paid to her.
Children are living with me here in the UAE. However, she still resides here in the UAE using a tourist visa. She is planning to file a Maintenance Case against me in the UAE Family Court.
Can she do that?
Am I obliged to pay her alimony?
Dec 7, 2020
1398
ماذا بعد الحصول على حكم في قضية عمالية؟ 0
فصلتني الشركة فصلاً تعسفيًا وقمت بمقاضاة الشركة والحمد لله حصلت على حكم بمستحقاتي المالية من رواتب متأخرة ومكافأة نهاية الخدمة.
تقدمت بطلب تنفيذ ولم تدفع الشركة لي أي مبالغ حتى الآن!
ما الخطوة الواجب فعلها في هذه الحالة؟
Oct 8, 2020
568
Cancellation of an off-plan property and seeking refund 0
Hello
I bought an off-plan apartment with a developer, paid half and the other half was supposed to be paid on receiving the apartment which was supposed to be received end of 2019.
But they postponed it till March 2020, and now the project is way behind and no improvement at all as I'm in phase 2 and they are still building phase one.
What can I do to get my money back?
Sep 26, 2020
690
Get quotes from lawyers
Find the right lawyer for your legal needs.
Submit your request and get multiple
competitive offers from
qualified lawyers.
Popular Q&A
View all Looking for something else?
Ask for advice from a lawyer