Intellectual Property Framework in the UAE: Local law and global trends

Course Type

Mandatory

Points

2

Provider

Galadari Advocates And Legal Consultants
5 CREDITS

Course Description:


The aim of this course is to: • Review updated laws in the UAE in regards to trade marks, copyright, patents and designs following changes introduced for the Year of the 50th; • Consider the difference between the various intellectual property rights and how they can be utilised to protect intellectual property assets; • Examine case studies from an international aspect and ‘take aways’ that can be applied from a UAE perspective; • Understand the changing nature of a digital and social media world and the effect this has on intellectual property rights; and • Enable attendees to identify how these concepts area interconnected, appreciate the goal of a public/private balance for intellectual property rights, and how to spot ‘red flag’ issues.