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CWB Ranked by Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners
We are glad to share the news of our recent rankings in the well-known legal guides The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners: The Legal 500 The Legal 500 EMEA 2023 guide, one of the major sources listing notable law firms and practitioners from all over the world,...
In the Hotseat with… Kim Pietersen
Kim Pietersen joined CWB’s Dubai office as an associate in 2022. Since joining CWB’s trade mark team, Kim has applied her IP knowledge and experience that has been garnered over the course of approximately 5 years towards assisting with trade mark and copyright...
CWB client Calvin Cheng secures Dubai’s first NFT investment licence
Cedar White Bradley is pleased to congratulate Calvin Cheng on establishing the first fully-regulated NFT investment holding company in Dubai. Supported by CWB Partner, Cameron Crawford, Calvin Cheng Web3 Holdings will invest in projects that integrate blockchain tech...
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In the Hotseat with… Shafic Eid
Shafic joined CWB as Chief Commercial Officer in 2021 to assist with firm expansion and business development opportunities. He has over 20 years of experience working within the intellectual property industry throughout the MENA region. Describe yourself in three...
Jordan to Amend its Designs Law
Jordan is currently seeking comment from its private sector in relation to its proposed Models and Designs Law, which is being amended in preparation for Jordan's sign up to the Hague Agreement (concerning filing international applications of industrial designs). The...
GCC Patent Office Updates
Suspension of the GCC Patent Filing System On 6 January 2021, the GCC Patent Office stopped receiving applications for patents. This followed a decision made by the GCC Supreme Council during the 41st Summit held a day earlier, which called for the GCC Council of...
In the Hotseat with… Fiona Robertson
Fiona Roberston heads up CWB's Media & Technology practice. She has 25 years’ experience in media and entertainment law and is globally recognised in Chambers & Partners, Legal 500 and Media Law International. Describe yourself in three words. Energetic,...