1. Where a trade name is used by a merchant other than its owner without any agreement authorizing such use, or where the owner uses it in a manner violating the Law, the parties concerned may appeal the competent court to order the prohibition of its use and to remove it if it is recorded in the commercial register, without prejudice to their right, where appropriate, to compensation. 2. Any violation of the provisions of Clause (1) above shall be penalized by a fine of at least (AED 10,000) ten thousand dirhams.
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