Middle East - United Arab Emirates
Gowling WLG
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‘The extremely efficient and organised’ practice at Gowling WLG is lauded for its capabilities in ’managing complex patent portfolios across multiple jurisdictions in the Middle East’. The full-service IP department often handles design and copyright litigation and enforcement, as well as trademark and patent prosecution. ‘IP guru’ Jon Parker is skilled in brand and product creation in addition to design clearance, while Rachel Armstrong and Tamara El Shibib maintain broad caseloads encompassing IP commercialisation. Sau Lin Wan focuses on IP exploitation matters; Marian Fayek is experienced before Egypt and UAE courts; Noor Hasan is noted for her strength in copyright enforcement in the entertainment, retail and technology spaces; and Samantha Yung is highlighted for her proficiency in advising clients on online and offline anti-counterfeiting strategies. Natalie Slabbert joined the team from Clyde & Co LLP in February 2024.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Gowling's team is extremely efficient, organised, and does a great job managing complex patent portfolios across multiple jurisdictions in the Middle East.’
- ‘Easy to work with and very responsive. Tamara El-Shibib in the UAE is knowledgeable of the Middle East region.’
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Key clients
- Santos
- ITW Performance Polymers (subsidiary of Illinois Tool Works Inc.)
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Work highlights
- Advised one of the UAE's leading leisure and real estate development companies on large-scale brand clearance and trademark prosecution matters throughout the MENA region.
- Advised a major telecom company on a global rebranding project and the acquisition of trademarks and domain names.
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