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Luxury Real Estate Market Boom in Dubai: Legal Considerations

LexBlog IP

Dubai’s luxury real estate market has witnessed a remarkable boom, attracting investors and high-net-worth individuals from all corners of the world. Mandatory Registration and Validity of Dispositions: Dubai Law No. 14/2008, enhances transparency and accountability in financial transactions related to luxury real estate.

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Coffee capsules, reels and vacuum cleaner bags:  Can you protect the industrial design of components?

Garrigues Blog

Whether or not these types of products or components can be protected as industrial designs must be addressed case by case. The legal protection of industrial designs mainly covers aesthetics, the specific shape or aesthetic configuration of a product. Specifically, article 4.2 of Regulation 6/2002. of Regulation 6/2002). Article 4.3

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TTAB Denies Cancellation Petition for Failure to Prove Acquired Distinctiveness of Petitioner's Common Law Marks

The TTABlog

Petitioner claimed a first used date in 2008. Although Petitioner owned three registrations for its marks, it had disclaimed the words NATURAL DOG COMPANY in one registrations, claimed acquired distinctiveness in another (with a disclaimer of DOG COMPANY), and accepted a Supplemental Registration in the third.

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‘Made in China’ goes standard: a reform of the industrial design protection system is bringing the Asian giant into line with international norms

Garrigues Blog

China has taken a further step towards aligning its regulations with the international protection system for designs. On June 1, 2021, the most recent reform of the country’s Patent Act entered into force, which includes significant changes to how industrial designs are regulated. Key reforms.

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Thinking of Investing? What Are the Guidelines for Off-Plan Property Purchases in Dubai?

LexBlog IP

13/2008 on the Interim Real Estate Register. Firstly, buyers must be aware of designated areas for foreign ownership, known as freehold properties, as per UAE laws. Registration Process: All off-plan property transactions must be registered in the Interim Real Estate Register. Such contracts are considered invalid.

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Limited Edition Products: Can they be Protected under IP Law?

Kashishipr

As we know, limited edition goods come into the market only for a short period, are marketed by the brand upon the launch, and the logos are hardly ever put into use by the proprietor because they have already been sold. Even in other jurisdictions, design rights last only for a limited term and cannot be renewed.

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3D Shape Trademark on Cars

Kashishipr

In simple terms, the shape must be highly recognizable, noticeably distinct from other products in the market, and offer a clear indication of the origin of the product. ” The emphasis of the case was whether the design of the Defender had “inherent or acquired distinctiveness.” Registration took two years.

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