IP dispute resolution in the UAE
When your brand, design or work is copied, or your rights are challenged, we build the case and represent you before the Ministry and the competent committees, and prepare the file and evidence for court proceedings.
- GrievancesAgainst decisions of the Trademark Office
- CancellationOf marks registered in bad faith or not used
- InfringementCivil and criminal routes
- SettlementNegotiated solutions where they serve you
THE PROCESS
How we handle a dispute
Assessment
We review your rights, the other party’s acts and the evidence, and tell you your options and their risks.
Evidence
We collect and organise proof of ownership, use, reputation and infringement.
Notice or negotiation
Where useful, we send a legal notice and explore settlement or co-existence.
Proceedings
We file the grievance, cancellation or complaint, and prepare the file and evidence when the matter goes to court.
Follow-through
We follow the case to the decision and make sure it is applied.
WHAT WE HANDLE
Dispute services
- Grievances against Trademark Office decisions
- Cancellation actions against conflicting registrations
- Legal notices and cease-and-desist letters
- Infringement complaints and support for court cases
- Co-existence and settlement agreements
WORKING TOGETHER
What we need and what is included
What we need from you
- Your registration certificates or application details
- Evidence of the infringement: photos, invoices, links, samples
- Evidence of your use and reputation in the UAE
- Any correspondence with the other party
- A signed power of attorney
Quoted separately when needed
- Official and court fees
- Fees of the advocate who appears before the courts
- Expert reports and test purchases
- Translation, notarisation and legalisation
FAQ
Questions about IP disputes
What can I do if someone registered my brand?
Depending on the case, you can file a cancellation action, for example for bad faith or non-use, and support it with evidence of your earlier rights and reputation.
Is a legal notice enough?
Often it is the fastest step and many cases settle there. If it is ignored, we move to the formal route that fits the case.
Do you appear before the courts?
We handle proceedings before the Ministry and the competent committees. Court cases in the UAE are conducted by a licensed advocate; we prepare the IP file and the evidence and support the advocate you appoint.
How long does a dispute take?
It depends on the route and the other party. We give you a realistic estimate after reviewing the file.
REQUEST A QUOTATION
Tell us about the dispute
Describe what happened and attach nothing yet: we will reply with your options and next steps, usually within one business day.