Intellectual Property

Clyde & Co's Dubai office is home to a market-leading IP practice whose lawyers advise on all key areas of intellectual property. The department is highly adept when it comes to IP-related commercial issues such as brand protection, portfolio management, franchise agreements and licensing. It has a strong track record in cross-border patent litigation and enforcement, with further skills in trade mark opposition and anti-counterfeiting. Its clientele includes international media brands in addition to companies from the aviation and retail sectors.

"They are adept at distilling complex facts into simple and clear observations and distilling legal advice into practical and business-friendly solutions."

"They are excellent at coordinating complex international patent prosecution. They have great commercial awareness and knowledge of local laws."

Clyde & Co advised Wheel Pros LLC on its design and trade mark portfolio including protection and enforcement in the UAE and Jordan.

Joycia Young is frequently retained by significant international clients to assist with brand protection, licensing and franchise agreements as well as the commercialisation of their portfolios. She is noted for her significant trade mark practice, with further experience relating to patents and copyright. "Joycia is extremely knowledgeable about IP in the Middle East. She is very commercially minded and responsive." "She's good at turning things around quickly."