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In any deal involving the intellectual property, what you
don't check can cost you. Thorough IP due diligence reveals, the real position.
IP due diligence in the UAE, is the investigation of the intellectual property assets, their
ownership, validity, and risks before an acquisition, investment, or transaction. It protects
buyers, and the investors from the hidden problems. An experienced IP Due Diligence Lawyer in
Dubai, conducts a thorough review, so you can proceed with confidence.
IP due diligence in the UAE involves, a systematic review of the intellectual property assets, to
confirm the ownership, validity, registration status, and any encumbrances, or risks prior to a
transaction.
It is based on the IP framework – Federal Law No. 11 of 2021, Federal Decree-Law No. 36 of 2021
and Federal Decree-Law No. 38 of 2021 – and considers registrations with the Ministry of
Economy, licenses, assignments and potential infringement. The review contributes to the
informed decisions in M&A, investment and financing.
It finds risks before they turn into liabilities. According to Dr. Hassan Elhais, Senior Legal
Consultant, verifying ownership, and the validity of key IP assets is essential, before
committing to a transaction.
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What Our IP Due Diligence Covers in Dubai
Due diligence takes several forms, each handled, by an IP Due Diligence Lawyer, in Dubai.
Ownership Verification
Verification of the owner of the IP, and chain of title is good.
Validity & Status Review
Verify the registration status, validity, and the renewals.
License & Encumbrance Review
Review of licenses, assignments, and the encumbrances on the IP.
Risk & Infringement Assessment
Identifying the infringement risks, and disputes impacting the IP.
The IP Due Diligence Process in Dubai – Step by Step
The IP due diligence in Dubai, follows a structured investigation.
IP Due Diligence Process in Dubai
Step 1: Scope and the Information
We define:
IP assets in scope
Objectives of the transaction
The information required
Framework for the review
Step 2: Verification
We verify:
Ownership, and the chain of title
Validity, and the registration status
Assignments and the Licenses
Encumbrances & Disputes
Step 3: Risk Assessment
We assess:
Risks of the infringement
Gaps in protection
Issues affecting the value
Step 4: Reporting
We provide:
A transparent due diligence report
Risk identification, and the recommendations
Transaction Guidance
Due diligence turns, uncertainty into the informed decisions. Your IP Due Diligence Lawyer in
Dubai, reveals the real position, before you commit.
Cost Discussion Framework
Legal fees for the IP due diligence, depend on the scope. Factors include:
Size of the IP portfolio
Number of jurisdictions involved
Complexity of the ownership, and licenses
Volume of the documentation
Depth of the review required
During your consultation, we provide a transparent fee structure, tailored to the review.
Addressing Common Client Concerns
Why is IP due diligence important?
It reveals ownership, validity and risk issues before a transaction, saving buyers, and
the investors from hidden issues.
When is IP due diligence needed?
It is critical in acquisitions, investments, financing, and any deal, where IP is a
significant asset.
What does the review confirm?
It confirms the ownership, registrations, validity, licenses, encumbrances, and the
risks of the infringement.
What if problems are found?
The results can guide negotiation, pricing, warranties, or remedial action, before the
transaction proceeds.
Confidentiality is strictly maintained at all times.
Why Choose Dr. Hassan Elhais & Our IP Due Diligence Lawyer in Dubai.
Dr. Hassan Elhais, is a Senior Legal Consultant, with extensive experience in conducting IP due
diligence, for transactions in the UAE.
Proven experience in the IP due diligence
Multilingual legal team
Representation for the buyers, investors, and the businesses
Strong knowledge of the UAE IP laws
Thorough, detail-focused review
We operate in strict compliance, with the UAE intellectual property law.
Trust & Compliance
We provide professional and ethical representation in line with the UAE law. We provide you with
advice tailored to your transaction and communicate it to you clearly without giving false
guarantees. All consultations are fully confidential.
Take Immediate Action
In any IP-driven deal, the risks you don't check can be the costliest. Thorough due diligence
helps you move forward with confidence.
No. IP due diligence is beneficial, for businesses of all sizes including startups,
SMEs, investors, and entrepreneurs, whenever intellectual property is part of a
transaction or investment.
Yes. A comprehensive review can identify, the expired registrations, upcoming
renewal deadlines, ownership gaps, and other issues, that may diminish the value, or
enforceability of the intellectual property.
Get legal advice before you buy a business, invest in a company, licensing
intellectual property, enter into a joint venture, get financing or complete any
transaction where intellectual property is a significant asset.
Dr. Hassan Elhais is an experienced IP Due Diligence Lawyer in Dubai advising
investors, businesses, start-ups and multinational companies on intellectual
property investigations, ownership verification, legal risk assessment and
transaction support across the UAE.
