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1. A filter to remove trans women and femmes from one’s grid. This is a huge component of functionality. Right now I consider a grid full of w

   A filter to remove trans women and femmes from one’s grid. This is a huge component of functionality. Right now I consider a grid full of women and femmes an issue of functionality. I have dozens of people in my grid taking up space that have no business being in my grid. I’m gay. I downloaded Grindr because I’m gay. I am not interested in women and femmes otherwise I would have downloaded tinder. now provide a filter to purge these women from my grid permanently or quit marketing to gay men. You have abandoned us. Scruff, Adam4Adam, Growlr, and Daddy hunt do not have this issue. I do not need to spend 30 minutes a day blocking people who don’t belong on a GAY dating app from my grid.

   A filter to remove trans women and femmes from one’s grid. This is a huge component of functionality. Right now I consider a grid full of women and femmes an issue of functionality. I have dozens of people in my grid taking up space that have no business being in my grid. I’m gay. I downloaded Grindr because I’m gay. I am not interested in women and femmes otherwise I would have downloaded tinder. now provide a filter to purge these women from my grid permanently or quit marketing to gay men. You have abandoned us. Scruff, Adam4Adam, Growlr, and… more

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2. A category for guys who are on the smaller side 🍆

   I think there should be a category for guys with average/smaller dicks to have a place where they can feel safe and connect with other guys who aren’t “hung” - it’s really not fun being bullied by hung guys for something that we can’t help.
   Maybe even make it so you have to be verified with a smaller dick to join the category?

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3. Lawsuit on the horizon

   Why has no one presented a class action lawsuit against grindr for the overwhelming amount of privacy violations that you implement in your aggressive ad targeting. Your developers and marketing team need to start selling ad space to someone who isn’t forcing our devices to open into other browsers and apps. Also, the amount of times I’ve had to opt myself out of your AI setting, which I never approved in the first place is absolutely asinine.

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4. Hello, my account was banned and I don’t understand why. I believe this might be a mistake. Can you please review it?
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5. Make face pics mandatory for all accounts. Face pic must br verified and match identification used.

   Government issued identification must be used to have one account. Face pic must be verified and used as profile picture to use any services offered. No verification means no chat hook up or viewing options in app. No shows or trolling incures a demerit point. After 3 demerits you are permanently banned.

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6. Tell the truth on the "travel" feature

   When we want to use the travel feature within the South Caucasus (Armenia/Georgia) you give some sob story about the feature not working where Being LGBTQ is illegal. Well I got news for you, while our region is not a gay mecca like Barcelona, Being LGBTQ is not only legal in the South Caucasus, gays have it much better than in most of the US (coastal mega cities excluded) and Turkey just across the boarder from us, where Grindr is banned altogether and people have to use VPNs to be able to connect. But the absurdity of your approach is that you have the travel feature turned on in Turkey but not in Armenia!! Just turn it on in our countries, or at least have the decency to tell the truth why it doesn't work!

   When we want to use the travel feature within the South Caucasus (Armenia/Georgia) you give some sob story about the feature not working where Being LGBTQ is illegal. Well I got news for you, while our region is not a gay mecca like Barcelona, Being LGBTQ is not only legal in the South Caucasus, gays have it much better than in most of the US (coastal mega cities excluded) and Turkey just across the boarder from us, where Grindr is banned altogether and people have to use VPNs to be able to connect. But the absurdity of your approach is… more

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7. Can we have Stared search back

   Being able to search the text in the Stared box was a great facility. Can we have it back?

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8. What marketing strategies are actually working right now?

   From what I’ve seen across different projects, there’s no single “magic” channel anymore. The best results come from combining systems, not isolated tactics.

   SEO still works, but only when it’s paired with real content depth and intent-focused pages. PPC is useful for fast validation, but it’s getting more expensive, so you need strong conversion tracking to avoid wasting budget.

   Email marketing is underrated — it performs best when it’s used for long-term nurturing instead of just promotions. Social media works more as a trust layer now, not just a traffic source.

   Another big shift is data accuracy. Without proper tracking (server-side analytics, first-party data), even good campaigns look like they’re underperforming.

   In short: the strongest strategy today is an ecosystem — SEO + paid + retargeting + email — all connected through clean data and constant testing.

   From what I’ve seen across different projects, there’s no single “magic” channel anymore. The best results come from combining systems, not isolated tactics.

   SEO still works, but only when it’s paired with real content depth and intent-focused pages. PPC is useful for fast validation, but it’s getting more expensive, so you need strong conversion tracking to avoid wasting budget.

   Email marketing is underrated — it performs best when it’s used for long-term nurturing instead of just promotions. Social media works more as a trust layer now, not just a traffic source.

   Another big shift is data accuracy. Without proper tracking… more

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9. ordenar pronombres por orden de preferencia y no automáticamente en orden alfabético

   permitir que lxs usuarixs puedan ordenar la sección de “pronombres” en orden de preferencia, en lugar de automáticamente ordenarlos alfabéticamente.

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10. Verify the Facts

    So let’s be real half of the people’s profiles that claim they are on prep aren’t anyone can choose to put they are on prep. Just like there is AI that can give us facial recognition if you claim to be on prep then you should have to verify that statement! HIV is real and if your company is truly into wanting to stop HIV then their should be a more accurate fail safe then just an option on a screen saying you are or aren’t on Prep or that you don’t or do have HIV For the most part grind is a hook up site so I think we should seek out better ways on how to determine who’s safe who’s not and who doesn’t know!! Thank you

    So let’s be real half of the people’s profiles that claim they are on prep aren’t anyone can choose to put they are on prep. Just like there is AI that can give us facial recognition if you claim to be on prep then you should have to verify that statement! HIV is real and if your company is truly into wanting to stop HIV then their should be a more accurate fail safe then just an option on a screen saying you are or aren’t on Prep or that you don’t or do have HIV For the most part… more

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11. IT'S TIME TO RETIRE THE POSITION HIERARCHY @Grindr @GrindrSupport Let's talk about position labels. Right now we use: Top → Vers Top → Ver
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12. Remove Profiles Soliciting OF followers

    Your app has clearly set rules against soliciting sex for money but you clearly don't see soliciting OF fans as a rule violation. This app at one time was very useful for meeting real people. Now it's literally filled with fake people profiles and people trying to hustle $. They don't even hide it. Clearly states on the bio of the fake profiles. This ignorance of a rule violation is ruining the app all together.

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13. Message filter: Not answered

    I’d love to suggest a new inbox filter called “Unanswered.”

    The idea is simple: a button similar to “Unread,” but instead it shows conversations where you haven’t replied yet.

    Many of us open messages, read them quickly, and then get distracted — maybe by work, another app, or even an ad. Once the message is opened, it no longer appears as “unread,” and it’s easy to forget to respond. This can lead to missed connections that we genuinely would have liked to continue.

    An “Unanswered” filter would solve this problem in a clean and intuitive way:
    • It helps users quickly see conversations where they still owe a reply.
    • Even if there are many unanswered chats, sorting by newest makes it easy to spot recent messages.
    • It improves response rates and keeps conversations active.
    • It enhances user experience without changing existing behavior.

    This feature wouldn’t clutter the interface — it simply adds clarity and control. It supports better communication, reduces missed opportunities, and ultimately strengthens engagement on the platform.

    I believe this would be a small but highly impactful improvement for both users and Grindr.

    I’d love to suggest a new inbox filter called “Unanswered.”

    The idea is simple: a button similar to “Unread,” but instead it shows conversations where you haven’t replied yet.

    Many of us open messages, read them quickly, and then get distracted — maybe by work, another app, or even an ad. Once the message is opened, it no longer appears as “unread,” and it’s easy to forget to respond. This can lead to missed connections that we genuinely would have liked to continue.

    An “Unanswered” filter would solve this problem in a clean and intuitive way:
    • It helps users… more

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14. Filter out OnlyFans and Sugar Daddy bios

    So many bios are clearly indicative of bot accounts, containing essentially the same text. It seems like it would be so easy to vet these accounts. Many of them use the same pictures and create multiple similar profiles. Paying for this product is obnoxious when most of the taps I receive are from scam accounts.

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15. Recurring drain clogs – is it worth doing "preventive" cleaning?

    I’ve had to call out a plumber twice in the last year because of backup issues in my main sewer line. Each time they just snake it, tell me it’s "probably tree roots or grease," and leave. I’m tired of the stress of wondering when the next overflow will happen. I’ve heard about "preventive" cleaning, but it sounds like one of those upsells that companies push just to get more money out of you. Does anyone here actually do regular maintenance on their pipes before they clog, or is it better to just wait until there’s a problem? Is there any specific method that actually works long-term without damaging old clay pipes?

    I’ve had to call out a plumber twice in the last year because of backup issues in my main sewer line. Each time they just snake it, tell me it’s "probably tree roots or grease," and leave. I’m tired of the stress of wondering when the next overflow will happen. I’ve heard about "preventive" cleaning, but it sounds like one of those upsells that companies push just to get more money out of you. Does anyone here actually do regular maintenance on their pipes before they clog, or is it better to just wait until there’s a problem? Is there… more

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16. Optimizing Execution for Institutional Crypto Portfolios

    The demand for transparent and secure automated trading solutions has never been higher among venture capitalists and family offices. Professional investors require tools that go beyond basic buy and sell orders, seeking instead to optimize entry prices through time-weighted and volume-weighted average price algorithms. High-performance crypto services for trading bots https://institutional.whitebit.com/services-with-trading-bots on WhiteBIT , provide the necessary API infrastructure to support these rigorous requirements. These systems allow for 24/7 market monitoring, ensuring that fleeting opportunities are captured even during periods of extreme volatility. By automating routine rebalancing and risk management protocols, institutional players can focus on long-term capital allocation while their technical stack handles the intricacies of daily market micro-movements.

    The demand for transparent and secure automated trading solutions has never been higher among venture capitalists and family offices. Professional investors require tools that go beyond basic buy and sell orders, seeking instead to optimize entry prices through time-weighted and volume-weighted average price algorithms. High-performance crypto services for trading bots https://institutional.whitebit.com/services-with-trading-bots on WhiteBIT , provide the necessary API infrastructure to support these rigorous requirements. These systems allow for 24/7 market monitoring, ensuring that fleeting opportunities are captured even during periods of extreme volatility. By automating routine rebalancing and risk management protocols, institutional players can focus on long-term capital allocation while… more

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17. The Strategic Shift Toward Institutional Crypto Adoption

    As digital assets become a permanent fixture in diversified portfolios, the infrastructure supporting these assets must evolve to meet the rigorous demands of corporate governance. Professional investors cannot afford to operate on retail-focused platforms that lack the necessary transparency and reporting tools required by modern auditors. Instead, they require a partner that understands the nuances of enterprise-level custody and risk management. For those seeking a robust solution, the WhiteBIT best institutional crypto exchange https://institutional.whitebit.com/ , stands out as a premier choice for secure and efficient asset allocation. This platform offers advanced API integrations and multi-signature security protocols that ensure funds remain protected even in volatile market conditions. By prioritizing the specific needs of B2B clients, it facilitates a smoother entry point for traditional firms looking to capitalize on the growth of the digital economy while maintaining strict adherence to international regulatory frameworks.

    As digital assets become a permanent fixture in diversified portfolios, the infrastructure supporting these assets must evolve to meet the rigorous demands of corporate governance. Professional investors cannot afford to operate on retail-focused platforms that lack the necessary transparency and reporting tools required by modern auditors. Instead, they require a partner that understands the nuances of enterprise-level custody and risk management. For those seeking a robust solution, the WhiteBIT best institutional crypto exchange https://institutional.whitebit.com/ , stands out as a premier choice for secure and efficient asset allocation. This platform offers advanced API integrations and multi-signature security protocols that ensure funds… more

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18. Can you do something about people wanting to be paid to uave sex

    Tired of the pretty faces with limited profiles asking for money for services. I use to like to his app but that is annoying. Also you need more trans women and femboys online too

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19. Travel Guides, Destinations and Air Routes - Tourist Travel Guides

    Travel Smarter, Explore Further: Your Complete Guide to Memorable Adventures
    Tourist Travel Guides: Helping You Travel with Confidence
    Travel has a special way to make our lives better. It lets us see new places, meet other people, and enjoy beautiful sights that we remember for a long time. You might plan a short trip, go for work, or take a big holiday out of the country. Having the best tips with you can help a lot. That is where Tourist Travel Guides helps the most.
    At Tourist Travel Guides, we are excited to help people find new places. Our platform gives you helpful tips on Travel Guides, Destinations and Air Routes, so you can plan your next trip with less stress and feel good when you travel.
    Turning Travel Dreams into Real Experiences
    Every journey starts with an idea. Maybe you want to lie down on a sunny beach, walk around an old city, hike in mountains that look great, or feel the excitement of a big busy city. There are many options. A good trip begins when you plan it well.
    Reliable travel information helps remove uncertainty. It lets you focus more on enjoying your time. When you know about local customs and find the best places to visit, you feel much better. Having good travel resources means you can make your trip feel special and more fun. This way, a simple journey will feel fresh and full of good times.
    This is why detailed Travel Guides are still one of the most useful tools for people who travel today. They give good information, helpful tips, and ideas that help people get the best from their trip and spend their money wisely.
    Discover Destinations That Match Your Travel Style
    No two travelers are the same. Some people want adventure and feel excited by new things. Others like to relax and learn about new places and people. The best place for you to go depends on what you like, how much money you want to spend, and what you want to get from your trip.
    The world has so many ways to see new things. You can walk through old streets made long ago. You can look at natural places that are amazing to see. You can also go to famous spots where many people visit each year. The best part of travel is finding the places that match what you like most.
    At Tourist Travel Guides, we give you many Destinations to see. You can find both the famous spots and some new, unknown places that you might not know about yet. Our goal is to get people to try new things and go beyond where they feel safe. We want you to have new experiences and make your trip a good one.
    Understanding Air Routes for Better Travel Planning
    Air travel has changed how people see the world. Now, you can get to places in other countries in just a few hours. But the flight path you choose can change the time you spend and the cost of your trip.
    Learning about Air Routes helps travelers see which connections are fast and can cut down layover time. It can give you more easy travel options. This is good for both domestic and international flights. Knowing more about route networks lets you make better choices before you buy your tickets.
    Good route planning can help you feel less stress when you travel. If you know where you need to change planes, how much time you have to wait between flights, and which airports you will use, you can feel more at ease from the start of your trip to the end.
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    A good trip happens when you have the right information. Clear Travel Guides tell people what will happen when they get to a new place. These guides share facts about how to get around, where to stay, fun spots nearby, where to eat, the weather, and how people act there.
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    Travel is more than just marking places on a list. The best memories can come from things you did not plan. You might meet local people, try food only found there, walk down quiet streets, or watch a beautiful sunset in a spot that is new to you.
    When you travel with curiosity and an open mind, each trip can help you grow and learn new things. The things you see and do on your travels can give you good memories. They can also change the way you think, and this can last long after you get back home.
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    No matter if you want help from Travel Guides, Destinations and Air Routes, planning your first trip to another country, or you need some ideas for your next trip, Tourist Travel Guides is here for you. This site will help you with your travel plans and make your journey easy.
    The world has many amazing places you can go and see. When you get good advice, make smart plans, and feel ready for fun, each trip can turn into a trip you will always remember. Tourist Travel Guides will be your trusted friend as you find new spots, go on flights, and make memories that stay with you for a long time.

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    Travel Smarter, Explore Further: Your Complete Guide to Memorable Adventures
    Tourist Travel Guides: Helping You Travel with Confidence
    Travel has a special way to make our lives better. It lets us see new places, meet other people, and enjoy beautiful sights that we remember for a long time. You might plan a short trip, go for work, or take a big holiday out of the country. Having the best tips with you can help a lot. That is where Tourist Travel Guides helps the most.
    At Tourist Travel Guides, we are excited to help people find new places. Our platform… more

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20. How to Register IP in UAE: Complete Guide to Intellectual Property Protection

    Registering intellectual property (IP) in the UAE is essential for protecting your brand, inventions, creative works, and business assets. The UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism is the official authority responsible for registering and protecting all types of intellectual property including trademarks, patents, copyrights, industrial designs, and trade secrets.

    Whether you're a business owner, entrepreneur, inventor, artist, or content creator, understanding how to register IP in the UAE will help you safeguard your innovations and prevent unauthorized use by others. This complete guide covers everything you need to know about intellectual property protection in the UAE, from registration processes to costs, timelines, and enforcement.

    What types of intellectual property can you register in the UAE?

    The UAE offers protection for several types of intellectual property under its updated IP laws. Understanding which type applies to your asset is the first step in registration.

    Trademarks protect brand names, logos, symbols, designs, slogans, or combinations that distinguish your goods or services from competitors. This includes business names, product packaging, and distinctive visual elements that identify your brand in the marketplace.

    Patents protect new inventions, technical innovations, or processes that offer a novel solution to a problem. Patents give inventors exclusive rights to use, manufacture, and sell their invention for a specified period, typically 20 years from filing date.

    Copyrights protect original creative works including literary works, books, articles, music, songs, paintings, sculptures, films, software code, websites, architectural designs, and other artistic creations. Copyright protection is automatic upon creation but registration provides legal evidence.

    Industrial designs protect the aesthetic or visual appearance of a product including its shape, pattern, lines, color, or ornamentation. Design rights protect how a product looks rather than how it functions, typically for 10 years extendable.

    Trade secrets protect confidential business information such as formulas, practices, processes, designs, instruments, or compilations of information that provide business value and are subject to reasonable secrecy measures.

    Why register IP in the UAE?

    IP Registration UAE provides several critical benefits for businesses and individuals operating in the region.

    Legal protection is the primary advantage. Registered IP gives you exclusive rights to use, license, or sell your intellectual property and provides legal grounds to take action against infringement. Without registration, enforcing your rights becomes significantly more difficult and costly.

    The UAE has established an effective legal system to protect both businesses and individual assets related to IP, with updated trademark, patent, and copyright laws emphasizing enforceability through proper registration. This creates a secure and business-friendly environment for local and international companies.

    Registration also enhances brand value and market positioning. A registered trademark or patent demonstrates professionalism and builds consumer trust. Investors and partners are more likely to engage with businesses that have properly protected their intellectual assets.

    IP registration enables you to monetize your assets through licensing agreements, royalty arrangements, or outright sales. Many successful businesses generate significant revenue by licensing their IP to third parties.

    Trademark registration process in the UAE

    Trademark registration is one of the most common IP registration activities in the UAE. The process follows a structured sequence of steps.

    Step 1: Conduct a trademark search. Before filing, ensure your trademark is unique and not already registered or in use by another party. This prevents rejection later and saves time and money. An online search through the UAE Ministry of Economy database helps identify potential conflicts.

    Step 2: Prepare your application. You'll need your trade license or passport copy, a clear version of the logo or design, details about the goods or services you're registering, and if filing through an agent, a Power of Attorney document. For companies, you'll also need authorization letters and Emirates ID copies.

    Step 3: File the application. Submit your application to the UAE Ministry of Economy through their official website or e-services portal. The application must include all required documents, accurate contact details, and the appropriate fee payment.

    Step 4: Examination process. Authorities review your application for compliance with UAE trademark laws, checking for conflicts with existing marks and ensuring the mark meets legal requirements. This examination typically takes several weeks.

    Step 5: Publication in Official Gazette. Once approved, your trademark is published in the official gazette for opposition by third parties. This publication period allows others to object if they believe your mark infringes on their rights.

    Step 6: Certificate issuance. If no objections arise during the publication period, your trademark is officially registered and you receive a registration certificate. Your rights become official and enforceable.

    Step 7: Renewal. Trademarks in the UAE are protected for 10 years from the filing date and can be renewed indefinitely for subsequent 10-year periods by paying renewal fees.

    Patent registration process in the UAE

    Patent protection in the UAE requires careful documentation and follows a rigorous examination process to ensure the invention meets novelty and industrial applicability criteria.

    Step 1: Prepare patent documentation. Create comprehensive documentation including detailed claims, technical drawings, specifications, and a written description of your invention. The patent must demonstrate novelty, industrial applicability, and non-obviousness.

    Step 2: File an application. Submit your application to the UAE Ministry of Economy or through the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Patent Office. You can file directly to the UAE patent office or through the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) system if you have an international application.

    Step 3: Examination phase. A thorough examination ensures your invention meets all patentability requirements. Examiners assess novelty, technical advancement, and industrial applicability. This phase may involve back-and-forth communication to address examiner concerns.

    Step 4: Approval and publication. Once approved, your patent is published in the official journal, making the details publicly available. Publication typically occurs after grant approval.

    Step 5: Grant of patent rights. The inventor receives exclusive rights to use, manufacture, and commercialize the invention. Patent protection lasts 20 years from the filing date with annual maintenance fees required.

    Patent options: You can file a national UAE patent application directly or convert an international PCT application into a UAE patent by entering the national phase within 30 months from the priority date.

    Provisional applications: If you have a provisional application, you must file within 12 months to secure that priority date.

    Copyright registration process in the UAE

    Copyright protection in the UAE is automatic upon creation of original work, but registration provides legal evidence and strengthens enforcement capabilities.

    Step 1: Prepare your application. Gather required documents including a copy of the author's Emirates ID (both sides) for individuals, or authorization letter for companies and government entities. For companies, you may need a power of attorney if the applicant is a legal person representing the company.

    Step 2: Submit application online. Register intellectual works by submitting an application via the Ministry's website. Choose the service from the list of e-services, sign in with UAE PASS, fill in the application data, and attach all required documents.

    Step 3: Pay the registration fee. The fee is AED 50 for individuals and AED 200 for companies. Payment is made through the online portal during the application process.

    Step 4: Ministry audit and review. The Ministry reviews your application to ensure all conditions are fulfilled. This review typically takes a few weeks depending on workload.

    Step 5: Certificate issuance. If the request fulfills all conditions, an updated certificate is issued automatically. This certificate serves as legal evidence of your copyright ownership.

    Copyright protection period: Economic rights to works published for the first time after the author's death are protected for 50 years from the first calendar year following first publication. Works published anonymously or under a pen name are protected for 50 years from the first day of the next calendar year after first publication.

    Registering intellectual property (IP) in the UAE is essential for protecting your brand, inventions, creative works, and business assets. The UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism is the official authority responsible for registering and protecting all types of intellectual property including trademarks, patents, copyrights, industrial designs, and trade secrets.

    Whether you're a business owner, entrepreneur, inventor, artist, or content creator, understanding how to register IP in the UAE will help you safeguard your innovations and prevent unauthorized use by others. This complete guide covers everything you need to know about intellectual property protection in the UAE, from registration processes to… more

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