Corporate and Commercial
UAE’s commitment to fostering a robust and dynamic e-commerce sector by setting clear guidelines and standards for online trade. Drafted to streamline operations, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, encourage innovation and provide conducive environment for e-commerce businesses. The law applies to those free zones that lack specific legislation to regulate trading through technological means. Delineates the rights […]
Aparna T Nambissan · 20 Feb 2024 · 8 minRead →
Intellectual Property
Patent transfer operates in two modes: assignment and license. Through assignment, patent ownership undergoes a full transfer; a license grants specific rights to a third party without any ownership change. Intellectual property rights are highly valued in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The country prioritizes the protection of such rights, especially concerning patent rights transfer. […]
Saniya Mariam Thomas · 19 Feb 2024 · 5 minRead →
Arbitration
A look at the fate of existing DIFC-LCIA arbitration clauses after Dubai’s Decree 34 of 2021 dissolved the DIFC-LCIA and transferred its functions to the DIAC (Dubai International Arbitration Centre). In a recent development in the sphere of international dispute resolution, a United States court has refused to enforce a Dubai International Financial Centre-London Court […]
Jerome Jose · 17 Feb 2024 · 6 minRead →
Family law
This article seeks to show the parallels and differences between Muslim and non-Muslim wills in the UAE, and tells why all expats must register a will. Religious and cultural considerations have an impact on the legal environment around wills in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Considering the pertinent laws, rules, and legal publications, this article […]
Kartik Shetty · 16 Feb 2024 · 11 minRead →
Corporate and Commercial
The UAE is introducing its Corporate Tax this year, and it’s crucial for partnership firms and family trusts to understand how it impacts them. Here’s a simplified breakdown. What is a Partnership Firm A partnership is a legal arrangement where two or more persons agree to manage, operate and share the profits of a business. […]
Ajay Denny · 16 Feb 2024 · 6 minRead →
Intellectual Property
In the UAE, patents play a crucial role in driving innovation and protecting the creative rights of inventors. Here’s a simplified breakdown of what’s new and what remains the same. Patents are essential for fostering innovation and safeguarding intellectual property rights. In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), specific criteria must be met for an invention […]
Saniya Mariam Thomas · 14 Feb 2024 · 7 minRead →
ADGM
A guide to job visas and work permits in ADGM: The types of visas and work permits, the procedures and documents needed to secure them.
Aparna T Nambissan · 8 Feb 2024 · 9 minRead →
Arbitration
A comprehensive, step-by-step approach to navigating the arbitral enforcement process in the UAE. The law makes a clear distinction between domestic and international arbitrations, significantly influencing the procedures associated with the enforceability of arbitral awards for domestic arbitrations and for international arbitrations. Introduction Arbitration in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a widely favoured method […]
Sudha Sampath · 2 Feb 2024 · 10 minRead →
News
Here our lawyers and editorial board members join hands to bring to you a curated list of legal news and views from across various sources. Views expressed are of the respective authors and publishers, not of ATB Legal. This list is curated only for informational purposes, and we are not responsible for any factual inaccuracies. […]
Editor · 1 Feb 2024 · 2 minRead →
Company Formation
Bharat Mart, India’s proposed warehousing facility in the Jebel Ali Free Zone, is expected to be functional by 2025. It allows Indian exporters to showcase their products under one roof. Now they can serve UAE markets, GCC countries, and global markets. In the ever-evolving landscape of global retail, the introduction of Bharat Mart in the United […]
Aparna T Nambissan · 1 Feb 2024 · 6 minRead →