Publications

‘Copycat’ perfumes infringe trade marks
The UK Courts last week handed down a ground-breaking decision in a high-profile trade mark infringement case (L’Oreal v Bellure, 04 October 2006), finding that ‘look-alike’ perfume packaging infringed...
United Arab Emirates
Life Sciences & Healthcare
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“WIPO PROOF”: WIPO’s new online service which helps innovators and creators better protect their intellectual assets
The World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) recently launched its new online business service, “WIPO PROOF”. The platform aims to help innovators and creators safeguard their intellectual...
United Arab Emirates
Consumer Products
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10 key aspects of the notification form for concentrations under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation
On 10 July 2023, the European Commission adopted the Implementing Regulation and the notification form for concentrations under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (EU) 2022/2560 (FSR), shortly before the...
United Arab Emirates
Funds
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10 key aspects of the revised EU competition law in the field of distribution (VBER/VGL)
The new Vertical Block Exemption Regulation (VBER) and the new accompanying Vertical Guidelines (VGL) were published on 10 May 2022. The new VBER will enter into force on 1 June 2022 and apply for the...
United Arab Emirates
Distribution and Franchising
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A cautionary (antitrust) tale for sport governing bodies
On 8 December 2017, the European Commission decided that the eligibility rules of the International Skating Union (ISU) breached EU competition law. The Commission’s objections focused on the ability...
United Arab Emirates
Sport
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A focus on compulsory licensing for pharmaceutical companies
28/07/2021 Nick Beckett talks with Jonathan Chu (CMS Hong Kong), Sheena Jacob (CMS Singapore) and Thomas Hirse (CMS Germany). In this episode, we discuss:the rationale for compulsory licences and the requirements...
United Arab Emirates
Life Sciences & Healthcare
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A key development in the reciprocity of enforcement between the English courts and the Dubai courts
On 13 September 2022, the International Co-operation Department of the Ministry of Justice of the United Arab Emirates (the “UAE Ministry of Justice”) issued a guidance letter to the Director General...
United Arab Emirates
Dispute Resolution
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A legal framework for advertising of medicines and medical devices
28/07/2021 Nick Beckett discusses with Dora Petranyi (CMS Hungary), Jens Wagner (CMS Germany) and Gabriela Staber (CMS Austria) the advertising of medicines and medical devices providing practical insights and an...
United Arab Emirates
Life Sciences & Healthcare
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A legal overview on public procurement for the Life Sciences & Healthcare sector
28/07/2021 Nick Beckett speaks with Virginie Dor (CMS Belgium), Bernt Elsner (CMS Austria) and Caroline Hobson (CMS UK). In this episode, we discuss:the importance of public procurement in the Healthcare sector...
United Arab Emirates
Life Sciences & Healthcare
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A legal roadmap for Cannabis
In recent years cannabis trade and related activity has developed into a growth business area. In the life sciences and healthcare fields there have been increases in the numbers of patients having access...
United Arab Emirates
Life Sciences & Healthcare
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