Clyde & Co

Clyde & Co's UAE office is renowned for its robust intellectual property (IP) practice, offering a wide range of services including patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright protection, and IP litigation. The firm has been operating in the UAE for almost 20 years and is recognized for handling some of the largest and most significant IP projects in the region. 

Notable practitioners: Joycia Young

The head of the IP practice at Clyde & Co in the UAE is Joycia Young.  

Case studies show that the firm assisted the client, a leading provider of chemical and innovative plastics solutions in claims for conformity with local patent laws and practice in addition to preparing all the forms and documents required for filing.  

Anna Caruso is a key practitioner to watch. 

Case studies show that the firm assisted the client, one of the largest education providers in opposition proceedings against the third party at the EUIPO.  In seeking to expand its business to the UAE, the client has later rights to the third party and was provided advice on the ability to challenge the prior registration of the third party on the grounds of bad faith, or cancellation for non-use.