Licensing and IP-Related Contract Disputes - Ahmad Abdulla Ahli Advocates and Legal Consultants

Licensing and intellectual property (IP)-Related Contract Disputes

At Ahmad Abdulla Ahli Advocates and Legal Consultants, we provide legal representation in licensing and intellectual property (IP)-related contract disputes, ensuring that the commercial use of intellectual property aligns with legal agreements and that violations are addressed through the UAE court system.

Licensing agreements are essential for monetizing trademarks, copyrights, patents, and other intellectual property rights. However, disputes can arise from misuse, breach of terms, non-payment of royalties, or unclear licensing scopes. Our firm, led by Mr. Ahmad Abdulla Ahli, a seasoned advocate with over 27 years of litigation experience, assists clients in enforcing and defending their IP-related contractual rights.

We represent licensors, licensees, rightsholders, and business partners in commercial IP disputes across a variety of industries, ensuring contracts are honored and legal remedies pursued when obligations are breached.

Our litigation team has significant experience handling a wide range of IP-related contract disputes, including:

Licensing Agreement Disputes

Enforcing or challenging licensing terms involving trademarks, patents, software, and copyrighted materials.
Litigating claims related to unauthorized sublicensing, territorial breaches, or misuse of licensed assets.
Handling disputes over exclusivity, royalty payments, renewal clauses, and termination rights.

Franchise and Distribution Agreements

Addressing conflicts involving the use of branded intellectual property under franchise or commercial agency frameworks.
Resolving issues related to marketing rights, trade name use, and breach of branding obligations.

Breach of Technology Transfer or IP Assignment Agreements

Pursuing claims where IP has been transferred without honoring contract terms or where ownership is disputed.
Litigating failure to deliver licensed technology or violating development, confidentiality, or usage clauses.

Contractual Misrepresentation and Performance Failures

Representing parties in disputes involving misrepresentation of IP rights, contract enforceability, and third-party infringement risks.

Our firm works closely with clients to analyze IP agreements, assess legal standing, and build strategic litigation plans to protect contractual rights and recover damages where due.