Chambers Review
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Intellectual Property - United Arab Emirates
What the Team is Known For
Rouse is a highly reputed boutique law firm acting on the full scope of contentious and non-contentious IP matters. Its Dubai office is widely agreed to house an outstanding team, and it regularly handles large-scale matters originating throughout the Middle East and Africa. Rouse's contentious capabilities encompass trade mark and copyright infringement, anti-counterfeiting and brand protection initiatives, as well as unfair competition issues. The firm is also praised for its skill set in non-contentious matters such as IP-related marketing and advertising advice, in addition to assisting with issues of trade mark clearance and applications.
Strengths
Rouse are great. They understand the different difficulties in each country, translating complex problems into easy language. They provide a very high-quality service and are very client-oriented.
Rouse consistently demonstrates its ability to handle complex intricacies with utmost professionalism.
Work Highlights
Rouse acted for adidas on a regional anti-counterfeiting and anti-infringement programme.
Notable practitioners
Sara Holder is most frequently praised for her extensive knowledge and experience regarding patents, but she maintains an equally strong understanding of trade mark matters, which she oversees on behalf of major global clients active throughout the region. She is well known and highly respected within the legal community.
Sara's in-depth understanding of trade mark issues, and the manner in which she handles complex cases, are both exceptional.
Sara Holder has a good reputation and is highly regarded.
His advice is pragmatic and his approach is very structured; he makes sure he has a good understanding of your business and then proposes a solution that will fit your organisation.
Bassel is very strong in the depth of his IP knowledge. He is a strong leader in the industry.
Bassel is full of enthusiasm and knowledge. He is well acquainted with the IP laws in the MENA region.
Bassel is hands-on, practical and very client-oriented.