Intellectual Property - United Arab Emirates
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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's understanding of the local market and the commercial aspects of solving disputes are really valued.
Rouse's strengths are their ability to advise from a theoretical as well as practical perspective, the vast experience of the partners and associates, and their strategic approach to building a case.
Work Highlights
Rouse represented Emirates Shipping Line in litigation to secure its trade mark registrations.
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.
Bassel El Turk is a well-known lawyer with considerable strength in trade mark litigation and enforcement matters. He heads the Dubai dispute resolution team within Rouse and is also the managing partner of its Middle East and Africa business.
Bassel El Turk demonstrates an exceptional level of client service. He is responsive, proactive and attentive to our needs. We appreciate his efforts to align legal strategy with business objectives.
Bassel is easy to deal with and very good at understanding our instructions and recommending strategies.
