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Bird & Bird

Intellectual Property

Global Guide 2026 : United Arab Emirates

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Intellectual Property - United Arab Emirates

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Bird & Bird has an established IP practice in Dubai, which earns a high level of commendation for its trade mark work. The firm advises on filing strategies, portfolio management, prosecution and enforcement issues, and is able to assist with regulatory questions in relation to trade mark registration. Its respected team of lawyers acts for an array of international and domestic clients, with a strong focus on the retail, technology and hospitality spheres. The firm also offers complementary strengths in franchising.

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Work Highlights

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  • Bird & Bird advised major Middle Eastern broadcaster the MBC Group on the protection of its IP rights in future copyright works and potential courses of action relating to pirated online content in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and the EU.

Strengths

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  • Bird & Bird demonstrates deep expertise and prompt responsiveness.

    Intellectual Property respondentGlobal

  • I was very impressed with Bird & Bird for their understanding of the matter, but also with the wider network that they were able to draw upon in order to give us the guidance we were looking for.

    Intellectual Property respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Melissa Murray
    Melissa Murray

    Melissa Murray

    Melissa Murray enjoys a notable reputation for her handling of trade mark portfolios, with experience advising a long list of significant international clients from the hospitality and retail sectors. She is also particularly noted for her franchising expertise.

    • Melissa Murray tackles complex IP issues across different jurisdictions and regions.

      Intellectual Property respondentGlobal
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