Intellectual property in Kuwait

Al Oula Law Firm (Adel Abdulhadi & Partners)

Al Oula Law Firm (Adel Abdulhadi & Partners)‘s IP practice encompasses a breadth of expertise that includes copyright disputes, patent protection and regulatory compliance, and trade mark registration and renewal in Kuwait. The team is jointly led by Adel Abdulhadi and Sanabil Jafar, both fielding considerable experience in civil disputes pertaining to infringements and protecting IP rights. Dolly Sleem is praised by clients for her ‘efficiency, seriousness’ and ‘legal knowledge’, and is a key member of the team for trade mark-related matters.

Responsables de la pratique:

Adel Abdulhadi; Sanabil Jafar


Autres avocats clés:

Dolly Sleem


Les références

‘We deal with Al Oula Law since the establishment of our company. The firm handles all our legal affairs. We are extremely satisfied with the engagement we receive from the firm’s team, great legal advice and outstanding legal representation before official authorities and courts.’

‘The firm’s expertise in Intellectual Property matters is second to none.’

‘The individuals of the firm understand to the fullest the legal market. They always provide us with on-point advice based on the most updated legal tendencies in the country.’

Principaux clients

Misaine Innovation Taiwan


Kana Group for General Trading & Contracting


Oryx Group LLC


Skills United for General Trading Company


Asfour Canary Restaurant


Satco Food Trading Company


Power Root ME


Lamor Corporation OYJ


Helios Dermatology Clinic


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented Satco Food Trading Company in a trade mark opposition against a Kuwaiti company that deposited a trade mark infringing on one of the client’s registered TMs.
  • Advised Misaine Innovation Taiwan Co. on Kuwaiti copyright and trade mark laws in relation to their project for a brand in Kuwait.
  • Defending a client in copyright litigation filed by some heirs of the author of a famous Kuwaiti play.

Al-Yaqout & Al-Fouzan Legal Group (YFLG)

Al-Yaqout & Al-Fouzan Legal Group (YFLG)'s intellectual property offering leverages broad expertise in the IP arena, including in registrations, infringements, and regulatory compliance mandates. Co-head Nadyn Saleh is active in licensing, trade mark, and copyright mandates pertaining to multinationals, and co-head Ahmad Alshorbagy is a key member of the team for IP disputes pertaining to copyrights and trade mark violations, areas in which Mennat-Allah Zaky is also highly active. Nourah Al Fajji and Dana Harmoush also play a key role in the department.

Responsables de la pratique:

Ahmad Alshorabgy; Nadyn Saleh; Anwar Al Fuzaie; Abdullah Al Obaidli


Autres avocats clés:

Mennat-Allah Zaky; Nourah Al Fajji; Dana Harmoush


Principaux clients

Subway International BV


Louis Vuitton


Karve


Bolt


JMT Alghanim


CAF


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising Subway International BV on major trade mark infringement cases in Kuwait.
  • Represented Louis Vuitton in legal proceedings before the Kuwaiti courts concerning the infringement of its trade mark and intellectual property rights.
  • Advised Karve, a UK-based fitness centre, on its franchise agreement with a Kuwaiti franchisee to open the Pilates studios in Kuwait.

Alfahad & Partners (Consultants and Attorneys)

Alfahad & Partners (Consultants and Attorneys)'s intellectual property team is routinely retained to advise on a number of regulatory compliance and contentious mandates, which encompass registration and enforcement, patent and infringement disputes, and licensing matters, and other IP-related issues. Faisal Alfahad boasts over 17 years of experience in IP mandates and co-heads the team alongside Mohammed Besuni and Shamoil Ranijiwala, a key port of call for IP enforcement and copyright infringement litigation. Additionally, Karam Abdulzaher is a key member of the team for appellate-level trade mark and copyright matters.

Responsables de la pratique:

Faisal Alfahad; Shamoil Ranijiwala; Mohammed Besuni


Autres avocats clés:

Karam Abdulzaher


Principaux clients

Samira Matouk Group


7 For All Mankind


CEVERA KOZMETIK LTD ŞIRKETI


Half Million for Beverages


Mahmoud Nashar & Partners – Al Nashar Trading Co.


Khairat Al Saeeda Trading Co.


Gürok Turizm ve Madencilik Anonim Şirketi


Ginlong Technologies Co., Ltd vs. Anker Innovations Ltd


HPM Ltd


Al Amoudi Group & Partners


Principaux dossiers


  • Assisting Half Million for Beverages with registering trade marks.
  • Represented SİMİT SARAYI YATIRIM VE TİCARET ANONİM ŞİRKETİ in a suit for trade mark infringement and received a favourable final judgment.
  • Assisted Cevera Cosmetics with registering trade marks.