AI Art and the Integrity of Artistic Identity: Authorship, Moral Rights, and Responsibility in the Age of Generative Art
In this article, the growing presence of AI-generated art in galleries and markets raises new questions about authorship and artistic identity. It argues that current copyright laws fail to address how AI systems absorb and reproduce artistic styles without attribution. The piece calls for ethical and curatorial frameworks, inspired by moral rights, to ensure innovation respects artists and cultural provenance.
Planning Ahead for UAE Assets: The Importance of a Proper Will
In this article, our partner Lara Dagher highlights that with legislative developments expected from 1 January 2026, unstructured expatriate estates in the UAE may face unintended outcomes, including assets being treated as heirless. She underlines that a structured will, and where appropriate a UAE foundation, is a key tool for strategic cross-border risk management.
Is Dubai Today the City Where Every Stone and Soil is Made of Gold?
In this article, our Managing Partner in Türkiye, Dr. Umut Metin, reflects on Dubai’s rise as the modern “City of Gold,” driven by legal certainty, digital efficiency, and global opportunity.
The Legal Battle Over AI-Generated Art and Intellectual Property Rights
Disney, Marvel, Universal and others filed a lawsuit against AI image generator Midjourney, alleging massive copyright infringement. The companies claim Midjourney’s AI platform was trained on copyrighted works without permission, enabling users to generate unauthorized images of iconic characters like Darth Vader and the Minions.
In this article, our Junior Associate Jamil Ghssoub explores how U.S. copyright act applies to this case, while also comparing regional copyright protections in Lebanon, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia
Arbitral Awards- To copy paste or not to copy paste: that is NOT the question
In her new blog post, our Partner and Head of Arbitration Practice, Dr. Aline Tanielian, delves into the reasons of the recent annulment of an arbitral award “copy pasting” other awards, and the best practices when an arbitrator is involved in multiple related cases with only one of the parties to the arbitral proceedings without the other.
Non-Dom Alternatives
Our Of Counsel in the UAE, Carmen Kiavila, has written about the recent abolition of the UK’s non-dom tax regime and explores alternative tax-friendly jurisdictions for high-net-worth individuals, notably Italy and the United Arab Emirates.
Louis Vuitton vs Van Cleef & Arpels
In a landmark ruling reaffirming the balance between design protection and fair competition, the French Court of Cassation sided with Louis Vuitton, stating that Van Cleef & Arpels’ iconic four-lobed motif lacks the distinctive features required for monopolization.
“LOVE” In a Dainty Trademark Battle
“LOVE” is a ubiquitous term that could belong to anyone until Cartier made it theirs in the jewelry realm.
Chanel Slingbacks are back in the spotlight—not on the Runway, but at the center of a legal battle over claims of “Parasitism.”
In December 2020, Chanel claimed that Jonak was engaging in Parasitism by creating products that closely mimicked Chanel’s designs, therefore, leveraging Chanel’s established brand image to attract consumers.
UAE Economic Substance Regulations Update
ESR requirements have been cancelled for all financial years ending on or after January 1, 2023.