Intellectual property is a term that refers to a number of distinct types of creations of the mind that are recognized by property rights and corresponding fields of law. Under intellectual property law right owners are granted certain exclusive rights to a variety of intangible assets; Such as musical, literary, and artistic works, discoveries and inventions, words and phrases, symbols, and designs. Common types of intellectual property include copyrights, trademarks, patents, industrial design rights, and trade secrets in some jurisdictions.
Over the years, our office has gained extensive experience in serving clients at all stages of litigation and infringement cases. Our representation in this field goes beyond the local jurisdiction and includes several foreign countries.
Additionally, our arbitration and mediation counsel at Hilal and Associates possess profound expertise in handling cases for disputes related to intellectual property (IP) under the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Arbitration and Mediation Center. They offer unparalleled proficiency in utilizing WIPO's time- and cost-efficient Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms, including mediation, arbitration, expedited arbitration, and expert determination. Our counsels are skilled at navigating the complexities of domestic and cross-border commercial disputes, leveraging WIPO's streamlined processes to achieve effective and swift resolutions. Their deep understanding of WIPO’s procedural rules and extensive experience in intellectual property and commercial disputes ensures that our clients benefit from authoritative guidance and strategic solutions tailored to their specific needs in both local and international contexts.
Our Practices includes the following:
• Searching for marks and expressing an opinion on their availability or not
• Registration of trademarks, service marks, copyrights, industrial models and patents
• Legal warnings to violators and representation with the Product Violations Control Department
• Acquisitions and exclusion
• Brand protection strategies
• Dispute settlement
• Rights Copyright
• Software contracts
• Licensing issues
Disputes related to intellectual property (IP).
1. Domain Name Disputes
• Cybersquatting: Cases involving the registration of domain names in bad faith, typically to profit from another's trademark.
• Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy (UDRP): Resolving disputes over domain names that are identical or confusingly similar to a trademark.
2. Intellectual Property Disputes
• Trademarks: Disputes concerning the unauthorized use of trademarks, including infringement and dilution claims.
• Patents: Disputes involving patent infringement, validity, and licensing agreements.
• Copyrights: Issues related to the unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or use of copyrighted material.
• Designs: Disputes over the unauthorized use or copying of industrial designs.
3. Contractual Disputes Related to IP
• IP Licensing Agreements: Conflicts regarding the terms and conditions of IP licensing agreements, including breaches and interpretation issues.
• Technology Transfer Agreements: Disputes over the transfer of technology and know-how between entities.
• Research and Development Agreements: Issues arising from R&D collaborations, including ownership of resulting IP and confidentiality breaches.
4. Media and Entertainment Disputes
• Film and Music: Disputes involving the rights to distribute, perform, or monetize media content.
• Publishing: Conflicts regarding book publishing, including rights and royalties.
5. Disputes Involving Geographical Indications
• Geographical Indications: Disputes over the use of names indicating the origin and quality of goods from specific geographical regions.
6. Domain Name Disputes (ccTLDs)
• Country Code Top-Level Domains (ccTLDs): Resolving disputes over domain names specific to countries that follow a similar policy to the UDRP.
7. Online Content and E-commerce Disputes
• Online Marketplaces: Issues regarding the sale or use of counterfeit goods on online platforms.
• E-commerce Transactions: Disputes related to the online sale and distribution of products infringing IP rights.
Our IP and international arbitration services ensure compliance with international laws and conventions, providing clients with effective dispute resolution mechanisms.