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April 2026 · Latest News · Africa
ARIPO’s Revised Banjul Protocol on Marks: A Practitioner’s Briefing on the 2026 Amendments

Background & Context Effective 1 March 2026, ARIPO has implemented a comprehensive revision of the Banjul Protocol on Marks, the first substantial update since the 2023 amendments, which themselves followed ARIPO’s commitment…

October 2025 · Latest News · Brand Protection
UAE Trademark Fee Amendments: Key Insights

As a leading IP consulting firm, we closely monitor regulatory changes to optimize our service offerings for our clients. The recent Cabinet Resolution No. (102) of 2025 which amends Cabinet Resolution No.…

May 2025 · Insights
A brief Guide to Trademark Cancellation in UAE

The introduction of Federal Law No. 36 of 2021 on Trademarks brought transformative changes to trademark law, particularly with the introduction of a third-party administrative cancellation process. At PalladiumIP Consultants, we specialize…

January 2025 · Insights
Five main tips for IP protection & enforcement in UAE.

The UAE has been taking steps to strengthen its intellectual property regime and has implemented strict laws to protect IP rights.

January 2022 · Law Updates
Changes to trade mark practice in the UAE following accession to the Madrid Protocol

The New TM Law introduces significant changes which further enhance and simplify trade mark practice in the UAE.However, the Executive Regulations which will provide guidance on the implementation of the New TM Law are yet to be issued.

December 2021 · Latest News
Change of working week in UAE.

Our offices in Dubai, United Arab Emirates will adopt a Monday to Friday working week with Saturday and Sunday forming the new weekend effective January 03, 2022.

October 2021 · Latest News
UAE joins Madrid Protocol

Brand owners in the UAE can soon enjoy trademark protection in 124 territories by filing a single application. The UAE deposited its instrument of accession to the Madrid Protocol on September 28,…

October 2020 · Insights
Case Study 3: Koalect SA v Elefunds GmbH

The Companies Koalect SA is a Belgian start-up that has developed, since October 2014, the largest donation and reward-based crowdfunding software tool in Belgium. Elefunds GmbH, is a German company with two…

October 2020 · Insights
Case Study 2: D2 Holdings (D2) v MRC II Distribution Company (MRC II)

The Companies D2 Holdings (D2) is a Massachusetts entertainment goods and services company . MRC 11 Distribution Company (MRCII), is the brand behind the Netflix hit political thriller House of Cards. The…

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