“Dr. Khaled Al-Yaqout Law Firm, Legal Consultation and Intellectual Property”. ranks as one of the largest and leading law firm in the state of Kuwait, we are a globally-oriented full-service law firm guided by the principles of quality, creativity and leadership.
We are one of the largest firms of specialized Intellectual property in Kuwait. Our firm has extensive experience in the field of intellectual property on IP matters in all aspects, the attorneys composing the IP Practice Group of Dr. Khaled Al-Yaqout Law Firm & Legal Consultation have extensive experience in all aspects of intellectual property law, including trademark, patent, copyright, trade secret, Domain names, unfair competition, and utility models and designs. We also provide services related to infringement, counterfeiting, opposition, cancellation and appeal actions, Our Firm is one of the most famous IP Firms in Kuwait providing services to both domestic and international clients.
Our multidisciplinary approach in this practice gives us a particular strength in this area of law. Our practice encompasses intellectual property registration, licensing, maintenance, assignment, protection and enforcement. Our attorneys help clients obtain, manage, and protect intellectual property rights in Kuwait and other jurisdictions abroad – in jurisdictions where their products and innovations are likely to be produced, exploited, or counterfeited. We work closely with a network of foreign affiliates to implement and enforce intellectual property protection. Additionally, we advised clients on various international agreements with international organizations such as the WIPO and WTO. We maintain a very effective anti-counterfeiting Division in the state of Kuwait conducting a thorough market search by the most proficient researchers, which have proven a track record in handling issues of major multinational brands. Our highly capable litigation department handles all cases related to trademark, with utmost satisfaction of our clients, ranging from the trademark registry level to the court level.
We also offer “Trademark Watch Services” thorough screening of the Official Gazettes throughout the Arabic and Foreign World as well as “Trademark infringement Services” whereby local markets are intensively surveyed for registered and unregistered labels imitating those of the owner. If the comprehensive searches lead to any such offending marks, a detailed report including our suggestion is provided.
We keep our clients & associates fully updated with changes and new developments on IP matters and changes in the practices of the Trademark Registrars and examination systems as well as new laws or ministerial decisions. We do represent big industrial companies from different parts of the World.
For decades, the services of Dr. Khaled Al-Yaqout Law Firm & Legal Consultation have been sought by individuals as well as a diverse group of businesses, national and multinational corporations, capitalists, manufacturing industries, and the internet ventures. We pride ourselves on being at the leading edge of intellectual property law.
We have been entrusted with several jobs that were satisfactorily accomplished in a short period of time. Our lawyers have specialized skills in many different areas, as well as the breadth of experience necessary to provide comprehensive services as follows:-
- Preparation, filing and prosecution of trademark, Patent, design, domain name & copyright application around the world.
- Investigations on the availability of trademarks for use and registration.
- Infringement advises and litigation:- Oppositions, Criminal and Civil Suits for infringement and Passing off.
- Communicating the dangers and costs of fakes. Computer Crimes.
- Supporting & conducting with enforcement agencies such as Commercial Supervision Department, Customs Department, and Ministry of Information, etc. License and assignments.
- Mediation and arbitration in Trademarks and Intellectual Property issues.
- Preparing Seminaries for staff, highlighting the importance of Brand, Patent, Design & the need to make sure all parts use them correctly.
Search for Published Trademarks
Dr. Khaled Al-Yaqout Law Firm & Legal Consultations initiated search services for trademarks published in the Official Gazettes in Kuwait. Prior to filing an application, we conduct a comprehensive search in order to determine trademark availability for use and registration and evaluate whether the mark conflicts with a previously existing mark.
At present, due to the computerization process at the Patent & Trademark Department, it’s not possible to conduct an official search of trademarks in Kuwait. Hence, we can provide a search depending on our internal database where search result reports are delivered within less than 48 hours.
Trademark Watch Service
Dr. Khaled Al-Yaqout Law Firm & Legal Consultations provides its clients with a Trademark Watch Service whereby local markets are continuously searched for marks imitating those of our clients. In case of any infringing signs, a detailed report including recommendations will be issued.
In the event you wish to take any action, the experienced IP lawyers are there to assist you.
Copyright Prosecution
Anti-Patent Infringement
Domain Name Registration
Litigation
Anti-Counterfeit/Anti-Piracy
Arbitration
Our Clients
Our clients come from different backgrounds and nationalities which we consider as strength in our practice to enable us to continually expand the breadth and depth of our services as well as our contacts worldwide.
We pride ourselves with having a portfolio of clients ranging from individual inventors and small businesses to multinationals from all sectors of business and technology including medical/pharmaceutical products, electronics, fast-moving consumer goods, durable goods, media, banks and other financial services, high tech start-up companies, telecommunication services, computer services, and a host of other consumer-related industries. We are also frequently retained by other IP firms seeking our unique expertise. Our reputation and prestigious repertoire of clients is a testimony to our success.