Protecting and enforcing copyrights is a cornerstone of our IP services. We have vast experience in this field, regularly assisting clients in securing copyright privileges and ownership of copyright assets, authorship and joint authorship matters. We provide strategic advice regarding licensing copyrighted works, entertainment properties and software, including counselling clients on open-source issues. We also counsel clients on enforcing copyrights and defending copyright claims in court litigation throughout the country and MENA Region.

Our broad expertise reflects the diverse nature of copyrightable works. From architectural works and software to toys, works of art, music, screenplays and entertainment properties to websites and marketing materials, we protect and enforce our clients’ copyrights nationally by registering their rights with the UAE Copyright Office and working with attorneys in MENA region to register copyrights in those countries, recording rights with UAE and MENA customs, helping to identify possible infringement actions, issuing cease and desist letters and vigorously litigating on our clients’ behalf. We also have experience conducting due diligence reviews and counselling for acquisitions of copyrighted works or entertainment properties.

Explore related practice areas:

ü  Computer software, databases, and new technology

ü  Social media

ü  Architectural works

ü  Anti-counterfeiting enforcement and seizure of copyright-protected goods

ü  Copyright litigation