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The Battle for Place Names in Trademark Law: Who Owns Geographical Brands?

01 Jul 2025

Written by: Georges Saba Introduction Imagine buying a bottle of "Champagne" only to discover it was made in California, not France. For decades, the fight over who can claim place ...

Contract Law and Intellectual Property Transactions

01 Jul 2025

Written by: Cynthia Zeenni In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, the intersection of contract law and intellectual property (IP) transactions has become ...

TikTok and Copyright: The Legal Consequences of Trends and Viral Music

01 Jun 2025

written by: Hana Bishara TikTok has become a cultural powerhouse in the era of digital virality, turning banal audio clips into global sensations and elevating regular users to the ...

Arbitration agreement in Qatari law 2 of 2017

01 May 2025

written by: Jean-Pierre Frangieh In February 2017 his Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani the Emir of the State of Qatar enacted Law n°2 of 2017 Arbitration Law. Law 2 of ...

Trademark Protection in the Digital Age: A Guide for Independent Professionals and ...

01 May 2025

written by: Faisal Amaan In the fast-paced world of the digital economy, a business's brand represented by its name, logo, or slogan can become one of its most important assets ...

Exploring the intersection: a study framework for Intellectual Property and Environmental ...

01 Apr 2025

Written by Karen Abi Younes   In an era where sustainability is more crucial than ever, the dynamic interplay between environmental law and intellectual property ...

The Relationship Between Intellectual Property and Administrative Law

01 Apr 2025

Written by: Wardé Iskandar The relationship between Intellectual Property (hereinafter referred to as the “IP”) law and administrative law represents ...

QFC Employment Regulation Amendments: Adapting to Qatar’s New Social Security Law

01 Mar 2025

Written by: Jad Farhat   The Qatar Financial Centre Authority (the “QFCA”) has introduced key amendments to the QFC Employment Regulations, bringing them into ...

Intellectual Property and the Old Arts

01 Mar 2025

Written by: Cynthia Zeenni In an age where Intellectual Property (the "IP") has become central to economic growth and innovation, its application to traditional art forms, often ...

IP Issues In The Pharmaceutical Industry

01 Feb 2025

Written by: Wardé Iskandar Intellectual property rights (hereinafter referred to as the “IPR”) encompass ideas, inventions, and creative expressions that are ...

Intellectual Property and Archeology

01 Feb 2025

Written by: Marwan Mansour Archaeology, the study of human history through remains, plays a crucial role in understanding past cultures, behaviors, and social systems. However, as ...

Performance Bond & Performance Bond in Qatari Law

01 Jan 2025

Written by: Jean-Pierre Frangieh  Performance Bond  Performance Bonds are guarantees to a project owner, that the contractor will complete its job according to the terms ...

Intellectual Property Infringement and extracontractual liability: A Global Perspective

01 Jan 2025

Written by: Hana Bishara Intellectual Property Infringement and extracontractual liability: A Global Perspective Secondary liability for intellectual property (“IP”) ...

Qatari Judicial Enforcement Law for Cheques and Lease Contracts now in effect

05 Dec 2024

Written by: Georges Saba  On November 19, 2024, came to effect the Law No. 4 of 2024 (the “New Law”), promulgated in April 2024. The New Law establishes the judicial ...

Intellectual Property Law and Geography

01 Dec 2024

Written by: Faisal Amaan In the world of digital and global economy, Intellectual Property (“IP”) laws safeguard the results of human development which includes ...

The Intersection Between Intellectual Property and Antitrust Law (Balancing Innovation ...

01 Dec 2024

Written by: Georges Saba I. Introduction Antitrust law (“AL”) and Intellectual Property (“IP”) law frequently overlap, making it crucial for anyone working in ...

Extension Of Arbitration Agreement To Non-Signatories

11 Nov 2024

Written by: Aurore Deeb & Jad Farhat   Arbitration, serving as an alternative to traditional court litigation, hinges on a privatization of justice through mutual consent ...

The Role of Intellectual Property in the Gaming Industry

01 Oct 2024

Written by: Cynthia Zeeni   The gaming industry has grown rapidly and has undergone significant changes in recent years, becoming increasingly important in the global ...

The Importance of Trademark Monitoring

01 Sep 2024

Written by: Wardé Iskandar    In today's fiercely competitive business landscape, safeguarding trademarks stands as an indispensable shield for preserving a brand's ...

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