As greater value is placed on intanigble assets of a company, the preservation of intellectual property has become a key concern of most businesses. Our intellectual property team is able to advise on all aspects of intellectual property rights in the UAE.

Our team is trained and familiar with the international classifications of intellectual property and the international treaties and conventions to which the UAE is a signatory. Further, our familiarity with the local law allows us to prepare and submit applications for registration of trademark, copyright and patents in the UAE. Our regular interaction with the local registration authorities allows us to provide our client with the practical legal advice required to obtain registration.

Services

Our intellectual property team regularly provides advice on the acquisition of intellectual property rights through

• Licensing agreements;
• Franchising agreements;
• Know how and trademark agreements;
• Copyright licensing agreements;
• Software licensing agreements;

In addition, our team will provide advice on

• Applications for registration of trademarks, copyrights and patents
• Protect registered trademarks, copyrights and patents under UAE law
• Enforcement through the appropriate government authority or court system

Our Experts

 

Eliane Nassour

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Position:	Senior Counsel, Dubai
Contact:	eliane.nassour@habibalmulla.com
Admitted:	1998, Beirut Bar Association
Education:	LLB, La Sagesse University, Lebanon, 1997
Language(s):	English, Arabic, French
Expertise:	Commercial Corporate Structuring & Restructuring Employment Law Intellectual Property/Franchising Mergers & Acquisitions Supply & Distribution
Practice & Experience:	Eliane has more than 14 years‘ experience in corporate and commercial law in the Middle East and a sound understanding of UAE laws.  She is experienced in mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, reorganisation and joint ventures. Eliane also advises on company formation as well as all associated commercial contracts and associated compliance with UAE laws and regulations. She is also experienced in commercial agencies law and employment law. Eliane also specialises in legislative drafting and regulatory matters and has reviewed, drafted and commented upon existing UAE laws and proposed amendments at a Federal and Emirate level.  Eliane holds an LLB from La Sagesse University in Lebanon and is admitted to the Beirut Bar Association. She is fluent in English, Arabic and French.