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UAE Trademark Ownership: Registration vs. Prior Use – A Landmark Clarification by the Federal Supreme Court

UAE Trademark Ownership: Registration vs. Prior Use – A Landmark Clarification by the Federal Supreme Court

Introduction In a significant judgment rendered in Commercial Appeal No. 800 of 2025, the Federal Supreme Court reaffirmed foundational principles governing trademark ownership under Federal Decree-Law No. 36 of 2021 on Trademarks. The ruling provides critical...
Ajman Establishes a Specialized Rental Dispute Center: A Structural Reform in Tenancy Adjudication

Ajman Establishes a Specialized Rental Dispute Center: A Structural Reform in Tenancy Adjudication

Introduction The Emirate of Ajman has enacted a comprehensive legislative framework establishing a specialized Rental Disputes Center designed to centralize and modernize the adjudication of tenancy-related disputes. This reform represents a significant development in...