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  • Ramzi Ahmad Madi, Ph.D

Ramzi Ahmad Madi, Ph.D

Deputy Dean, College of Law
Professor

Abu Dhabi Campus

Education

  • Ph.D. in Law (Commercial Law & Intellectual Property Law), Aberdeen University, United Kingdom. (QS World University Rankings for Law & Legal Studies : 151-200)
  • Master of Laws in Private Law ( Commercial Law ), Al-alBayt University, Jordan.
  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB), University of Jordan, Jordan.
  • Course: Intellectual Property Law Specialization, University of Pennsylvania, United States of America, 2021.
  • Course: Patent Law, University of Pennsylvania, United States of America, 2021.
  • Course: Copyright Law, University of Pennsylvania, United States of America,2021.
  • Course: Trademark Law, University of Pennsylvania, United States of America,2021.

Research Interests

  • Commercial Law
  • Intellectual property
  • Internet law
  • Arbitration Law
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Ecommerce law
  • Biotechnology law

Selected Publications

Teaching Courses

Undergraduate Level:

  • Principles of Commercial Law
  • Intellectual Property
  • Commercial Papers & Banking Transactions 
  • The Legal Aspects of Electronic Commerce 
  • Graduation Research

 

Postgraduate Level:

  • Commercial law
  • Intellectual Property
  • International construction contracts
  • Comparative Legal Research Methodologies

 

 

Memberships

  • Member of Jordan Bar Association.
  • Member of Intellectual Property Institute– (London) United Kingdom.
  • Member of the Egyptian Center for Intellectual Property and Information Technology "ECIPIT"– (Cairo) Egypt.

 

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all.

This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  

Protecting Consumer Privacy Under Resolutions on Marketing Through Phone Calls in the UAE [Protezione della Privacy dei Consumatori secondo le Risoluzioni sul Marketing tramite Chiamate Telefoniche negli Emirati Arabi Uniti]

Published in: European Journal of Privacy Law and Technologies

Oct 01, 2024

The UAE telecommunications market is rapidly expanding, prompting the issuance of Resolution No. 56 of 2024, which regulates marketing phone calls, and Resolution No. 57 of 2024, which addresses penalties for violations. Both resolutions take effect in mid-August 2024. Resolution No. 56 defines telemarketing and distinguishes between “marketing” and “unwanted marketing” calls. It establishes guidelines for licensed telemarketing companies and procedures to protect consumers, enhancing privacy and fair practices. Resolution No. 57 outlines administrative penalties for violations. This paper reviews the regulatory framework for telemarketing in the UAE. © The author(s) 2024.

Regulatory Framework Governing the Right to Information in the United Arab Emirates: An Analytical Examination

Published in: Global Privacy Law Review

Aug 01, 2024

The right to access information empowers citizens to gather knowledge about events and issues, shaping their opinions and participation in public life. Globally, there is a push to recognize this vital right for its role in promoting democratic governance and protecting human rights, with countries varying in how they legally ensure it. This research aims to examine the issue of the right to information in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) across three dimensions. Firstly, we explore the requirements and restrictions associated with this right. Secondly, we delve into the limitations imposed on the freedom to obtain information. Lastly, we discuss the conditions essential for exercising this right. The analytical method was employed to scrutinize various texts addressing the right to access information in the UAE, providing insights into the research problem. The study yielded several results, highlighting a crucial finding: The necessity of amending the guideline to distinguish between ordinary and exceptional circumstances, both when submitting a request for information and in terms of the impact of exceptional circumstances on this right and the amount of information to be disclosed by the administration.

Establishment of a DNA Fingerprinting Database in the United Arab Emirates

Published in: Global Privacy Law Review

Aug 01, 2024

DNA fingerprinting represents a pivotal advancement in forensic science since the 1980s. Recognizing its significance, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) implemented the first law pertaining to this technology through Federal Decree by Law No. (39) of 2023, titled ‘Concerning the Regulation of the Federal DNA Fingerprinting Database’. This law came into effect on 1 November 2023. The report will delve into the concept of DNA fingerprinting and its database, focusing on the administration of the Federal DNA Fingerprinting Database and its practical applications. The discussion will cover various aspects, including the origins of biological specimens, managing biological samples preservation and execution, the retention duration of DNA fingerprinting, and the measures in place to ensure legal safeguards for genetic fingerprint databases. This brief overview endeavours to offer a concise insight into the legal framework and operational factors concerning DNA fingerprinting in the context of recent legislative changes

The effects of the public joint stock companies’ conversion on partners and creditors of the company: A comparative study between the Emirati and the Jordanian laws

Published in: Vestnik Sankt-Peterburgskogo Universiteta. Pravo

Mar 28, 2024

This paper aims to investigates the concept of conversion and will discuss the effects of conversion on the partners and the company’s creditors without discussing the effects of conversion for the converted company. This article compares two jurisdictions in middle east — United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Jordan. to find out how both jurisdictions have dealt with the effects of the public joint stock companies’ conversion on partners and creditors of the company. The article reached a set of findings, for example, it is not permissible for the transferred company to dissociate itself from the contracts that it had concluded before the transfer. The UAE legislator has done well when it explicitly stated that the rights of the partners or shareholders may not be violated towards the shareholders and creditors of the transferred company, holders of loan, bonds, or sukuk, and any interested party. The UAE legislative authority stipulated that the company’s conversion would be contingent upon objectors relinquishing their objections. Alternatively, if the court were to issue a final judgment rejecting the objection, or if the company were to promptly settle the debt, or provide substantial guarantees for future debt repayment, the conversion would proceed. Previous studies have been based on one jurisdiction, other than this study, which compared two jurisdictions in the middle east. Also, this article examined the recent commercial companies law issued in the United Arab Emirates. In addition, this article focused on one type of company, which is the public joint stock company. © 2024 Saint Petersburg State University. All rights reserved.

Analysis of the main problems and issues in arbitration of the foreign investment disputes: the concept of investment dispute and multiplicity of arbitration disputes relating to the same investment

Published in: International Journal of Economics and Business Research

Jan 19, 2024

Perhaps the most important problem with arbitration as a means of settling investment disputes, is to identify the concept of the investment dispute, identify parties, and indicate the criteria that are adopted to determine whether we are going to invest or not. Accordingly, we have identified in this research what is meant by an investment dispute, the parties to that dispute, and the criteria upon which to determine whether there is an investment or not, including: 1) the capital contribution to the host country’s economy over a certain period of time that allows for the building of continuous links between the investor and the host country; 2) giving the investor the right to exercise real influence and control over the management of his investment project; 3) this investment generates income; 4) investment is at particular risk and 5) stimulating the economic development of the host country. We have also identified the other problem facing arbitration in investment disputes, namely, the multiplicity of arbitration disputes relating to the same dispute, and the need to apply the positive and negative impact of binding force of res judicata and to deny other solutions to this problem.

TO WHAT EXTENT IS A COLLISION WITH AN AUTONOMOUS VESSEL CONSIDERED A MARINE COLLISION IN LIGHT OF UAE LAW?

Published in: Journal of Ocean Technology

Jan 15, 2024

This paper comprehensively explores autonomous vessels, employing a methodology grounded in legal analysis to achieve its research objectives. The primary purpose of this research is to enhance the understanding of the legal framework governing autonomous vessels, specifically within the context of UAE Maritime Commercial Law No. (26) [1981]. The study places specific emphasis on international conventions, with notable attention given to the Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules of Law with respect to Collisions between Vessels [1910]. In addition to elucidating the legal status, the research delves into the provisions of marine collisions, providing clear definitions and outlining relevant conditions. The exploration extends to various categories of marine collisions, encompassing those attributed to the fault of a single vessel, shared faults, collisions caused by force majeure, and uncertainties arising from doubt or unknown causes. The significance of this research lies in identifying gaps and challenges within the current legal framework and shedding light on potential areas of improvement. The findings underscore a compelling need for legislative adjustments within the existing UAE Maritime Commercial Law No. (26) of 1981. Alternatively, the enactment of a new law, similar to Law No. (9) [2023], is proposed to govern the operation of autonomous vessels in the Emirate of Dubai.

An Overview of the Trademark in the Metaverse Under UAE Law

Published in: 2023 24th International Arab Conference on Information Technology, ACIT 2023

Dec 01, 2023

This study thoroughly explores the metaverse and assesses trademark status within its realm according to the UAE Federal Decree Law on trademarks. The research endeavors to comprehend the level of trademark protection in the metaverse as per the UAE Federal Decree Law on Trademarks, addressing pressing concerns through a set of key inquiries. Noteworthy findings include the recognition, under Federal Decree Law No. 36 of 2021 on Trademarks, of specific trademark forms suitable for the metaverse, such as 3D and hologram marks. The study also identifies eligible categories for trademark registration in the metaverse, encompassing downloadable digital files with non-fungible tokens, retail stores, and entertainment services. Moreover, the research reveals that the rights of a trademark owner in the physical world extend seamlessly into the metaverse, irrespective of prior registration. This aligns with judicial precedents in foreign courts, emphasizing the artistic or commercial nature rather than the chronological priority of registration, as demonstrated by the Rogers test. In light of these findings, the research puts forth practical recommendations. It advocates for the introduction of sub-categories in the Nice Classification dedicated to virtual goods and proposes amendments to Article 11 to accommodate the metaverse's impact. Additionally, the study emphasizes the need for the Ministry of Economy to elucidate metaverse trademark registration procedures and provide comprehensive guidelines for individuals and trademark owners, thereby enhancing clarity in this dynamic and evolving landscape

Granting Inventor Status to AI in Biotechnology Patents: A Regional Perspective of the Patent Laws in the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries

Published in: Industrial Biotechnology

Oct 15, 2023

This work investigated artificial intelligence AIand the development of AI in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, including AI’s applications in biotechnology and the current status of AI in some international patent systems. We explored the importance of granting legal protection under patent laws for inventions derived from AI for GCC countries and address the questions: Can AI be an ‘‘inventor’’ under GCC patent laws and are there are any positive impacts to considering AI as an inventor? We concluded that the issue of recognizing AI as an inventor has become necessary, and updating GCC patent laws and policies is required to keep pace with challenges and technical developments.

THE IMPLICATIONS OF CONVERSION FOR THE CONVERTED PUBLIC JOINT STOCK COMPANIES

Published in: Corporate Law and Governance Review

Sep 15, 2023

The phenomenon of company conversion is on the rise, both in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Jordan. This study aims to investigate the concept of conversion and examine the implications it has on the converted company. We explore the continuity of the converted company’s legal personality and discuss its significant outcomes, whether affecting the converted company itself or others involved. Specifically, we analyze the impact of the conversion on the company’s pre-conversion obligations, liabilities, and contracts. Furthermore, we examine the regulations governing the new form adopted by the converted company, both in its internal operations and relationships with partners, as well as its external interactions with others. Additionally, we provide an explanation for the capital increase when a company converts into a public joint stock company. The problem addressed in this paper is to determine the consequences of conversion for the converted company. To investigate this topic, we employ analytical and comparative methodologies. We conclude that the conversion of a company does not lead to the termination of the transferred company’s legal personality and the creation of a new legal entity.

Effects of Maritime Mortgages on Creditors and Debtors under the UAE Law

Published in: Lex Portus

Aug 30, 2023

This article aims to investigate the definition of mortgage and will clarify and address the Importance of mortgage and the application of maritime mortgage (vessel and ancillaries thereof). It is known that contracts affect the parties thereto and third parties. Therefore, we explored the effects of the mortgage contract on the creditor (mortgagee) in terms of the assignment of the mortgage right to a third party, the method of enforcement on the mortgaged vessel, and his right in priority and tracking. Moreover, the article examines the effects of the maritime mortgage on the debtor (mortgagor). We also explained that the debtor (mortgagor) is the principal party in the mortgage contract, amongst the effects thereof, to manage the mortgaged vessel with ordinary diligence, exert the effort required to maintain it, and clarify the disposals, which may be effected on the mortgaged vessel. We concluded that the maritime mortgage rules outlined in the UAE Maritime Commercial Law (26) of 1981 must be updated to promote foreign investment in the State, particularly since the said law was enacted in 1981 and various changes have taken place from that time in the field of maritime commerce.

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