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Thanav Uthappa Kuppanda
Junior Associate

Thanav Uthappa Kuppanda

Thanav Uthappa Kuppanda is a Junior Associate at ATB Legal and is part of the firm's Intellectual Property and Technology Law Team. He assists the firm in providing IP advisory, enforcement, and prosecution, and has a working knowledge of the data privacy frameworks in the UAE and India. His work extends to trademarks, copyrights, designs, patents, utility models, data protection, and cyber-security.

Thanav has a keen interest in intellectual property rights and data privacy, with a particular focus on the intersection of artificial intelligence with IPR and the consequences that follow.

Prior to joining ATB Legal, Thanav gained extensive internship experience across intellectual property, data privacy, and dispute resolution. He holds a B.Com. LL.B (Hons.) from Jindal Global Law School, Sonipat, and is enrolled with the Bar Council of Karnataka.

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Articles by Thanav Uthappa Kuppanda

Trademark

Well-Known Trademarks in India and the UAE: Why Reputation Can Outrun Registration

A brand’s reputation often crosses a border before its trademark filings do. Consider a hypothetical. An established Indian restaurant chain, widely known among Indian residents of the UAE and among UAE visitors to India, plans its first outlet in a Dubai mall. Before signing the lease, it discovers that a former franchise partner has applied […]

3 Nov 2026 · 22 minRead →
Intellectual Property

Saudi Arabia Joins the Madrid Protocol: What Trademark Owners Need to Know

In Short Saudi Arabia joined the Madrid Protocol on 8 October 2026, allowing trademark owners to seek protection in the Kingdom through WIPO’s international trademark registration system. Saudi businesses can also use the system to seek trademark protection abroad. The Madrid System now reaches 133 countries, including five of the six GCC states. However, international […]

13 Oct 2026 · 15 minRead →
Intellectual Property

The UAE enters the Global Innovation Index top 25: what the numbers mean for cross-border IP between the UAE and India

The UAE has entered the top 25 of WIPO’s Global Innovation Index 2026, while India leads Central and Southern Asia and has outperformed its level of development for 16 consecutive years. This article looks at the detail behind those rankings and at why the ownership, registration, licensing and financing of intellectual property matter for businesses […]

7 Oct 2026 · 12 minRead →
Dispute Resolution

Slip, Trip & Fall Accidents: Liability in Malls, Hotels & Public Areas in the UAE

This guide explains how slip, trip, and fall claims work in DIFC and ADGM, who can be liable, and what evidence usually decides the outcome.   Brief Overview  Slip, trip, and fall accidents are among the most common personal injury claims in the UAE. They occur in malls, hotels, offices, residential buildings, parks, beaches, and other […]

28 Jan 2026 · 7 minRead →
Corporate and Commercial

Injuries from Defective Products: Understanding UAE Product Liability Law

Product-related injuries can give rise to compensation claims in the UAE, but liability depends on where the claim is brought, how defect and causation are proved, and whether UAE law or common law principles apply.   Introduction  Defective products cause injuries in many forms. Faulty electronics. Unsafe machinery. Defective vehicles or parts. Medical devices that malfunction. […]

27 Jan 2026 · 7 minRead →