James Dunne joins Hadef & Partners

Hadef & Partners has strengthened its Intellectual Property practice with the appointment of James Dunne as head of Trade Marks & Brand Protection.

Described as a “trade mark registration expert” in industry journals, Dunne advises on all aspects of intellectual property, with a particular focus on trade marks and brand protection.

A dual-qualified solicitor admitted in New South Wales (Australia) and in England and Wales, Dunne has over 10 years’ experience in intellectual property law and has practiced in the United Kingdom, Australia and the Middle East. He has extensive experience in brand counselling, trade mark portfolio management, trade mark clearance, prosecution and enforcement and in addition has managed the regional and international trade mark portfolios of market leading companies around the world.

Since his arrival in Dubai in 2014, Dunne has continued to advise brand owners ranging from small businesses through to multinational companies across various industry sectors, including in the areas of entertainment; hospitality; cosmetics; food and beverages and online technology.