Areas of Practice

Our trademark practice delivers thorough brand protection strategies, covering all phases of the trademark lifecycle — from clearance and registration to prosecution, ongoing monitoring, enforcement, and maintenance.

We collaborate with you to pinpoint the unique elements of your brand and craft a tailored filing strategy that guarantees substantial, long-lasting protection. Our methodology is focused on securing your trademarks in all pertinent jurisdictions, preserving your brand’s identity while enhancing its value in the market.

As a regional leader in patent procurement, portfolio management, and specialized Arabic patent translation services, our practice encompasses a broad array of industries, including pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, manufacturing, food products and processes, electronics, and telecommunications.

Our patent specialists perform thorough evaluations of your inventions, delivering detailed prior art searches and comprehensive assessments of novelty and inventiveness. Working in close partnership with you, we develop strategic patent filing plans that align with your business objectives.

With strategically located offices throughout the Middle East and North Africa, we ensure compliance with local regulations, providing strong and enforceable patent protection across key markets.

We specialize in comprehensive design registrations and utility model searches, complemented by targeted market research to assess the distinctiveness of your industrial design and recommend the most appropriate IP rights to pursue.

Our services encompass every aspect of your industrial design protection, from initial research and registration to management and prosecution. We also handle ongoing maintenance fees and process necessary amendments, ensuring your intellectual property stays valid and securely protected.

We offer specialized advice and representation across a broad spectrum of copyright-related matters, including the acquisition, transfer, exploitation, and protection of copyrightable works. Our holistic approach guarantees that your creative assets are not only secured but also strategically positioned for maximum commercial success.

We manage the registration of country-level domain names and conduct thorough domain name searches, ensuring timely payment of maintenance fees. Our attorneys provide strategic guidance on protecting your rights online and assist in resolving domain name disputes, including prompt action against cyber-squatters.

Furthermore, we defend against any defamatory or disparaging online activities, safeguarding your brand’s reputation in the digital landscape.

Our team possesses extensive knowledge of local markets and conducts rigorous field investigations to identify sources and sales points for counterfeit products. By collaborating closely with you, we ensure that our initiatives are perfectly aligned with your brand enforcement strategy.

Regardless of whether your concerns span multiple regions or focus on a single jurisdiction, our experts are prepared to create and implement a customized anti-counterfeiting program tailored to your specific needs.

We are dedicated to preserving the integrity of your software and protecting your valuable intellectual property rights. Our specialized anti-piracy services are crafted to combat unauthorized distribution and usage, offering you peace of mind while maintaining your brand’s reputation.

Utilizing advanced technology and our industry-leading expertise, our team swiftly identifies and addresses instances of software piracy. Through comprehensive online monitoring and proactive enforcement, we actively combat piracy across various jurisdictions and regions, providing robust protection in an increasingly digital landscape.

With a profound understanding of local laws and practices, we formulate customized strategies to defend your intangible assets. Our proven track record includes successfully litigating numerous cases throughout the Middle East and North Africa, ensuring strong protection for our clients.

Our experts provide vital analysis to assist in making informed business decisions related to corporate mergers, acquisitions, and product transactions. With our comprehensive IP due diligence services, we conduct detailed investigations and asset evaluations by our in-house specialists and legal teams.

We identify potential risks, such as third-party infringement claims, insufficient non-disclosure or confidentiality agreements, and undisclosed third-party rights, ensuring you clearly understand the IP landscape before moving forward.

Our Licensing and Franchising department offers expert guidance on the laws and regulations pertinent to your country or region, ensuring compliance and strategic alignment. We help you navigate the complexities of licensing agreements and franchise arrangements, assisting in structuring deals that safeguard your intellectual property while maximizing commercial potential.

We diligently monitor the publication of newly filed trademarks across the region to safeguard your existing trademark rights from potential infringements. Our team of experts performs a comprehensive analysis, assessing not only phonetic and visual similarities but also transliterations and translations.

This thorough approach ensures that your trademarks remain well-protected against possible conflicts, preserving the integrity of your brand in all relevant markets.

In the Middle East and North Africa, where a significant proportion of consumer and industrial goods are imported, customs recordal serves as an essential tool for protecting IP owners and the public from counterfeit products. This is especially critical in industries like pharmaceuticals, where Western medications and devices are often preferred over locally produced options, increasing the risk of counterfeit imports.

Our Customs Recordal Service assists businesses in safeguarding their intellectual property at customs by proactively preventing the import and export of counterfeit or infringing goods. Our experts ensure precise customs recordation of your trademarks and provide on-site training for customs officers, equipping them to effectively recognize and intercept counterfeit goods.

Our IP Portfolio and Project Management Service is designed to empower businesses and organizations by strategically managing their intellectual property assets with accuracy and foresight. Drawing on the expertise of our experienced IP professionals, we collaborate closely with clients to create a tailored portfolio management strategy that optimizes the value and protection of their intellectual property.

We begin with a thorough audit of your existing IP assets, which encompasses patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and other intangible assets. This in-depth assessment allows us to identify opportunities for enhancement and risk mitigation, ensuring that your intellectual property is not only secured but also strategically positioned to foster growth and align with your overall business objectives.

Offering tailored legal advice on trademark, patent, copyright, and design laws, and assisting clients in navigating complex multi-jurisdictional IP issues.

Mediation, arbitration, and litigation services for resolving intellectual property disputes, including representation in court for contentious IP matters.

Drafting and negotiating IP-related agreements such as licensing, franchising, non-disclosure, and technology transfer contracts.