by Hani Keyrouz | Nov 28, 2023 | Article
Cabinet Decision No. 100 of 2023 has been issued in the UAE, under which tax considerations have been introduced for income generated by freezone entities under intellectual property rights. The decision refers to patents, “copyrighted software”, utility models,...
by Hani Keyrouz | Nov 28, 2023 | Article
CWB is engaged in litigation in Oman, highlighting the impact of deeming provisions in undefended trade mark opposition matters. Briefly, a trade mark applicant had appealed an adverse, default opposition decision before the local courts, because the applicant failed...
by Hani Keyrouz | Nov 28, 2023 | Article
After publishing most of the results of their IP Stars research earlier this year, Managing Intellectual Property recently published further individual practitioner rankings, recognizing two more CWB professionals. Dubai-based Associate Kim Pietersen was ranked as a...
by Hani Keyrouz | Nov 28, 2023 | Article
We are pleased to announce that three CWB team members will be serving on INTA committees during the 2024-2025 term. We strive to be active INTA members and are thrilled that this is reflected in our committee presence over the next two years. After one term as...
by Hani Keyrouz | Nov 28, 2023 | Article
The Trademark Lawyer Law Firm Rankings for the Middle East and Africa for 2023 were recently published, listing CWB among the top 10 law firms in Egypt, Morocco, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates. The Patent Lawyer Law Firm Rankings were also recently published...
by Hani Keyrouz | Oct 10, 2023 | Article
Egypt recently adopted Law 163 of 2023 which establishes the Egyptian Authority for Intellectual Property (EAIP) as the only state body authorized to grant and register all types of intellectual property rights. Authority over IP matters, so far divided among multiple...
