Protecting a company’s intellectual property, whether it is a new medical device, a company logo or a computer software program, is invaluable in today’s fast-moving global markets. Dentons has long been a firm renowned for its copyright and trademark expertise, and in the Middle East we are one of the few international legal advisers able to field intellectual property advisers for you.

Benefit from one of the largest presences of any global law firm in the Middle East and extensive Arabic language capability across our offices in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Doha, Muscat and Cairo, and our associated offices in Amman, Beirut and Riyadh.  When it comes to intellectual property matters, we have professionals on the ground who can advise you on the protection, enforcement and exploitation of IP, with in-depth local experience of registration and anti-counterfeiting work.

We also have one of the leading telecoms, technology and media practices of any law firm in the Middle East, and have advised on a wide range of IT-related contracts across the region. Over the years we have developed a deep knowhow when it comes to technology projects in the financial institutions sector, in energy, transport and infrastructure businesses, government and healthcare, real estate, hotels, retail, technology, media and telecoms.

We review your IP to formulate effective protection strategies, and then we implement protection through registration of trademarks and IP and other appropriate measures.

We advise on licensing, technical services, franchising, distribution, sponsorship, research and other IP exploitation matters across a wide array of industries. Should matters escalate, you will be supported by a team with broad experience in handling a range of contentious IP matters in the Middle East, through both the courts and administrative bodies, including oppositions, cancellations and anti-counterfeiting campaigns.

All of our IP professionals in the Middle East work as part of a global, integrated full-service network that includes approximately 12,000 lawyers in 200+ locations. Rely on experienced advisers working in all of the world’s key markets who are able to offer a truly cross-border perspective, delivered by professionals who are familiar with the unique legal backdrop and commercial realities that you face operating in the Middle East.

Recognition

229 Dentons lawyers ranked in Chambers Global 2019

February 15, 2019

Dentons is pleased to announce that 229 of its lawyers have been ranked in the Chambers Global 2019 guide. This is an increase of over 30 percent compared to last year's total of 175. Of these recommended lawyers, 90 are ranked in the highest bands (Bands 1 and 2, Eminent Practitioner, Star, Senior Statespeople).

Dentons lawyers shine in The Legal 500 Hall of Fame

March 1, 2018

Dentons is proud to announce that 17 of our lawyers from Africa, Europe, Middle East and the United States have made it into The Legal 500 Hall of Fame, as lawyers at the pinnacle of the profession.

Dentons Lands Top Rankings in Law360 2015 Largest Practice Groups Report

November 20, 2015

Dentons ranked No. 4 overall in Law360’s 2015 Largest Practice Groups Report, the annual ranking of the largest 100 US firms by global partner head count. The Firm also ranked among the top 25 in 10 practice areas: bankruptcy, competition, environmental, insurance, intellectual property, labor and employment, mergers and acquisitions, product liability, real estate, and securities and white collar litigation.

Insights

New Lebanese law on e-transactions and data protection

January 21, 2019

With the enactment of new e-transactions and data protection law issued on 10 October 2018 (Law No.81/2018), Lebanon is now one of 145 countries that have an e-transaction law and 107 countries with a data protection law.

Fintech in the UAE

March 22, 2018

Generally speaking, in order conduct business in the UAE, it is necessary to establish a legal presence in the UAE. This means entrepreneurs will have to consider the option of setting up onshore in the UAE or in one of the UAE's free zones.

Long arm of the law – impact of the GDPR on Middle East organisations

September 28, 2017

On 25 May 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is due to come into effect across European Union (EU) member states.  The intent of the GDPR is to replace the current European data protection framework as set out in the European Data Protection Directive (95/46/EC) (Directive) and be implemented into the national data protection laws of the EU member states.

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News and Events

Recent Press Releases

Dentons advises on sale of 40% of Renna Mobile to Omantel

July 4, 2019

Dentons has advised Integrated Telecommunications Oman (TeO) on the sale of 40% of the share capital in its subsidiary Renna Mobile (Majan Telecommunication LLC) to Omantel.

Dentons celebrates 35 years in the Sultanate of Oman

November 15, 2016

To celebrate its 35th anniversary in the Sultanate of Oman, Dentons hosted a client reception on 9 November 2016. The private event was held at The Chedi Hotel, Beach Restaurant in Muscat and was attended by clients, partners and fee earners from across Dentons' global network.

Dentons in Latin America

December 18, 2015

Global law firm Dentons, Colombia’s Cárdenas & Cárdenas, and Mexico’s López Velarde, today announced that the partners of each firm have approved the combination of the three firms, bringing the world’s largest law firm to two of Latin America’s top four economies.

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