Intellectual Property - United Arab Emirates
What the team is known for
The Dubai office of Simmons & Simmons houses a team of lawyers with a wealth of IP knowledge, and which is a regular adviser to various pharma and healthcare clients. On the healthcare side, the team frequently assists with issues such as market entry, patent protection and brand development. Tech and media clients benefit from the firm’s strong experience in data protection and in questions related to licensing.
Strengths
"Simmons & Simmons have a harmonious and extremely efficient team."
"The team has an impressive breadth across complex licensing models and is able to advise effectively on all categories of IP. The team's IP focus on commercial matters is very strong."
"The team has delivered strong advice in a timely manner, demonstrating strong commercial awareness, and providing innovative options, where it is apparent they really are fully aware of the marketplace."
Notable practitioners
Raza Rizvi frequently advises clients from the technology and healthcare sectors on commercial IP issues including brand protection, infringement and software licensing. "Raza has unmatched experience and expertise in the region on the most complex issues arising from copyright laws, including novel issues arising from AI. He is our go-to lawyer on tricky copyright and IP commercialisation matters." "Raza is a brilliant lawyer with a business- and technology-strong acumen."
