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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...
UAE Federal Supreme Court Clarifies Standards of Reasoning in Money Laundering Convictions

UAE Federal Supreme Court Clarifies Standards of Reasoning in Money Laundering Convictions

Introduction In a significant criminal ruling issued on 28 January 2026, the UAE Federal Supreme Court addressed essential principles governing judicial reasoning, evidentiary assessment, and the treatment of substantive defenses in money laundering cases. The...
Substantive Defence UAE Labour Disputes: Federal Supreme Court Case 867/2025 Analysis

Substantive Defence UAE Labour Disputes: Federal Supreme Court Case 867/2025 Analysis

Introduction In a landmark ruling on substantive defence in UAE labour disputes, the Federal Supreme Court issued Judgment in Civil Appeal No. 867 of 2025 on 10 December 2025, reinforcing procedural justice within UAE litigation. The decision addresses a recurring...