Chambers Review
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Intellectual Property - United Arab Emirates
What the Team is Known For
CWB has a well-established regional IP practice in the MENA region, advising on a range of matters including trade mark applications, portfolio management and trade rights disputes. It acts for a well-recognised roster of local and global players in the media, food and beverage, and hospitality industries.
Strengths
I have found CWB to be reliable, responsive, high-quality and consistent.
CWB's strengths are their sound, practical and comprehensive advice as well as their quick response time.
Notable practitioners
Theuns van de Merwe is a South African attorney who leads CWB's trade mark practice in the MENA region. He regularly supports big-name clients with trade mark filing, as well as offering strategic guidance with regard to their regional portfolios. He has further experience concerning contentious matters, including appeals.
Theuns is very responsive and knowledgeable. He always gives very good insights.
Theuns provides comprehensive legal advice and solutions for our IP matters in the Middle East and Africa, especially in the realm of disputes.