Technology & Licensing
There are known difficulties with disputes in this space, particularly as the landscape is constantly changing due to digital transformation and technological advancements. Our team of local and international experts adeptly harness various dispute resolution mechanisms to effectively assist clients in resolving their issues in the most favourable manner.
Our broad-based technology and data disputes team covers IT and digital transformation, drawing on extensive expertise in patent, trademark, and copyright matters, as well as technology licensing and data transfers. The complexities inherent in these disputes, stemming from rapid advancements in technology and the evolving UAE and international legislative landscapes, present unique challenges that we can address.
Whatever our clients are facing, our team can unpick and resolve complex technology, IT and data disputes. We deploy all available levers to resolve conflicts in the most effective manner for clients, whether they be traditional IT suppliers and customers, tech providers and scaleups, or ‘bricks and mortar’ companies engaged in digital transformation or looking to buy in technology solutions. Our experience ranges from traditional IT outsourcing and distressed projects to software and data licensing disputes, including cutting-edge technology matters concerning AI, automation, and disputes involving cryptocurrencies.
Representative Experience
- A Korean technology giant on a criminal investigation whereby an employee leaked information to competitors under Article 120 of the UAE Labour Law.
- A private individual in relation to a cryptocurrency and cybercrime case, whereby our client put USD 20 million into an account with a registered company who then refused to release the funds on request.
- A prominent tech entity on issues related to their UAE agency agreement and with regards to their joint venture with a UAE-based company. This included significant advice on technology sharing and licensing, as well as patent advice.
- One of the world’s largest cryptocurrency entities on the structuring and establishment of its operations in the UAE, including their license from VARA and, all related contentious issues, encompassing civil, commercial, and criminal disputes.
- A major UAE-based private corporate entity on their compliance with obligations imposed by federal laws and resolutions, including global data protection laws.
- A large European tech company on its entry into the UAE and MENA market, including strategic data protection, cyber security, and software licensing.
- A UAE federal government entity compliance with obligations imposed by federal laws and resolutions, including specific requirements and notices relevant to their operations under local law and data protection requirements.
- A UAE corporate client on data protection and privacy issues in relation to a joint venture relationship with a Chinese-based counterpart, including the transfer of data and compliance issues.
- Skelmore Group on a significant trademark/design infringement matter where we evaluated the similarities to qualify as an infringement matter and advised the client accordingly.
- Wizz Absolute Capital on issues related to their domiciliation, notably its impact in relation to IP, technology, and related agreements.
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