17/09/2026
We were delighted to host, on 15 September 2026, the Masterclass on Intellectual Property and Consumer Protection at Saint Joseph University Dubai, bringing together distinguished experts from government, the judiciary, academia, industry, and legal practice.
The Masterclass explored the intersection of trademark law, consumer protection, and anti-commercial fraud, from both pre-litigation and litigation perspectives, providing valuable insights into the evolving legal and regulatory landscape in the UAE.
We were honoured to welcome H.E. Dr. Abdul Qudus Al Obaidli, Chairman of the Board of the Emirates IP Association, for the opening speech, followed by a welcome from Dr. Nathalie Sabbagh, Director of Saint Joseph University Dubai.
Our sincere appreciation goes to our moderators and speakers: Mrs. Hoda Barakat, Mr. Ahmed Ali Moussa, Dr. Rita Waked, Mr. Charles Chaban, Mr. Hamad Abdallah, Mr. Sherif Hikal, H.E. Dr. Mohammad Al Kamali, Mr. Malek Hannouf, Dr. Suzanne Abdallah, and Mrs. Amira Fayyad, for sharing their expertise and enriching the discussions.
We also extend our gratitude to the UAE Ministry of Economy & Tourism for its patronage; OGH Legal for its sponsorship and cooperation; and all our cooperating partners: the Brand Owners’ Protection Group (BPG), Institut national de la propriété industrielle (INPI France), AIPPI UAE, Emirates Intellectual Property Association (EIPA), Dubai Business Group for IP, and the International Trademark Association (INTA).