Leading Intellectual Property Lawyers and IP Experts Across the Middle East
Leading Intellectual Property Lawyers and IP Experts Across the Middle East
A professionally curated selection of intellectual property lawyers and IP experts across major Middle Eastern IP markets, covering patents, trademarks, copyright, technology, licensing, enforcement and intellectual property litigation.
A Curated Selection of Leading IP Professionals in the Middle East
The Middle East has developed a diverse intellectual property landscape spanning established commercial centres, technology-driven economies, life-sciences markets and increasingly sophisticated innovation ecosystems. Businesses operating across the region may require specialist advice on patents, trademarks, copyright, designs, licensing, enforcement and IP disputes.
This article brings together selected professionals identified in by established IP industry publications and professional research sources. The directory currently covers the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Israel, where current source material was identified and could be checked.
Editorial Methodology
The principal source framework combines the IAM Patent 1000 for patent professionals and the Asia IP IP Experts research for regional IP professionals. IAM states that its research involved extensive qualitative research, interviews, written submissions and client feedback. Asia IP states that its UAE and Saudi Arabia lists were based on independent editorial research and nominations from in-house counsel, corporate legal managers and international-firm contacts.
- Professionals explicitly identified in current source material.
- Current professional affiliation as reported by the relevant source.
- Jurisdiction-specific IP practice information where available.
- Coverage of patents, trademarks, copyright, enforcement, licensing, technology and IP litigation.
- Independent verification of current affiliation is recommended before professional engagement.
David Gilat
Reinhold Cohn Group
Intellectual property professional listed in a regional IP recognition source, with practice information covering one or more areas of patents, trademarks, copyright, enforcement, licensing, technology or IP litigation.
Visit firm website →Dima Litvak
Reinhold Cohn Group
Intellectual property professional listed in a regional IP recognition source, with practice information covering one or more areas of patents, trademarks, copyright, enforcement, licensing, technology or IP litigation.
Visit firm website →Ehud Hausman
Reinhold Cohn Group
Intellectual property professional listed in a regional IP recognition source, with practice information covering one or more areas of patents, trademarks, copyright, enforcement, licensing, technology or IP litigation.
Visit firm website →Guillaume Stern
Reinhold Cohn Group
Intellectual property professional listed in a regional IP recognition source, with practice information covering one or more areas of patents, trademarks, copyright, enforcement, licensing, technology or IP litigation.
Visit firm website →Lior Glassman
Reinhold Cohn Group
Intellectual property professional listed in a regional IP recognition source, with practice information covering one or more areas of patents, trademarks, copyright, enforcement, licensing, technology or IP litigation.
Visit firm website →Tamar Morag-Sela
Reinhold Cohn Group
Intellectual property professional listed in a regional IP recognition source, with practice information covering one or more areas of patents, trademarks, copyright, enforcement, licensing, technology or IP litigation.
Visit firm website →Abdulrahman Aldaej
Eyad Reda Law Firm (ERLF)
Intellectual property professional listed in a regional IP recognition source, with practice information covering one or more areas of patents, trademarks, copyright, enforcement, licensing, technology or IP litigation.
Visit firm website →Hamdan van den Brule
Khoshaim & Associates
Intellectual property professional listed in a regional IP recognition source, with practice information covering one or more areas of patents, trademarks, copyright, enforcement, licensing, technology or IP litigation.
Visit firm website →Mohammad bin Afif
Sahal Law Firm
Intellectual property professional listed in a regional IP recognition source, with practice information covering one or more areas of patents, trademarks, copyright, enforcement, licensing, technology or IP litigation.
Visit firm website →Mohammed AlDhabaan
Eversheds Sutherland Riyadh
Intellectual property professional listed in a regional IP recognition source, with practice information covering one or more areas of patents, trademarks, copyright, enforcement, licensing, technology or IP litigation.
Visit firm website →Muhammad Anum Saleem
Eversheds Sutherland Riyadh
Intellectual property professional listed in a regional IP recognition source, with practice information covering one or more areas of patents, trademarks, copyright, enforcement, licensing, technology or IP litigation.
Visit firm website →Ahmad Saleh
Al Tamimi & Company
Intellectual property professional listed in a regional IP recognition source, with practice information covering one or more areas of patents, trademarks, copyright, enforcement, licensing, technology or IP litigation.
Visit firm website →Ahmad Zaza
Al Tamimi & Company
Intellectual property professional listed in a regional IP recognition source, with practice information covering one or more areas of patents, trademarks, copyright, enforcement, licensing, technology or IP litigation.
Visit firm website →Amala Atieh
Taylor Wessing
Intellectual property professional listed in a regional IP recognition source, with practice information covering one or more areas of patents, trademarks, copyright, enforcement, licensing, technology or IP litigation.
Visit firm website →Amjad El-Husseini
Abu-Ghazaleh Intellectual Property
Intellectual property professional listed in a regional IP recognition source, with practice information covering one or more areas of patents, trademarks, copyright, enforcement, licensing, technology or IP litigation.
Visit firm website →Bachir A. Chakra
Gowling WLG
Intellectual property professional listed in a regional IP recognition source, with practice information covering one or more areas of patents, trademarks, copyright, enforcement, licensing, technology or IP litigation.
Visit firm website →Bassel El Turk
Rouse
Intellectual property professional listed in a regional IP recognition source, with practice information covering one or more areas of patents, trademarks, copyright, enforcement, licensing, technology or IP litigation.
Visit firm website →Cameron Crawford
CWB
Intellectual property professional listed in a regional IP recognition source, with practice information covering one or more areas of patents, trademarks, copyright, enforcement, licensing, technology or IP litigation.
Visit firm website →Felicity Hammond
BSA Law
Intellectual property professional listed in a regional IP recognition source, with practice information covering one or more areas of patents, trademarks, copyright, enforcement, licensing, technology or IP litigation.
Visit firm website →Geraldine Ahern
Eversheds Sutherland
Intellectual property professional listed in a regional IP recognition source, with practice information covering one or more areas of patents, trademarks, copyright, enforcement, licensing, technology or IP litigation.
Visit firm website →Halim Shehadeh
CWB
Intellectual property professional listed in a regional IP recognition source, with practice information covering one or more areas of patents, trademarks, copyright, enforcement, licensing, technology or IP litigation.
Visit firm website →Hoda Taysir Barakat
Hoda Barakat Legal Consultancy
Intellectual property professional listed in a regional IP recognition source, with practice information covering one or more areas of patents, trademarks, copyright, enforcement, licensing, technology or IP litigation.
Visit firm website →James Dunne
Hadef & Partners
Intellectual property professional listed in a regional IP recognition source, with practice information covering one or more areas of patents, trademarks, copyright, enforcement, licensing, technology or IP litigation.
Visit firm website →Jamie Ryder
Reed Smith
Intellectual property professional listed in a regional IP recognition source, with practice information covering one or more areas of patents, trademarks, copyright, enforcement, licensing, technology or IP litigation.
Visit firm website →Joby Beretta
The Bench
Intellectual property professional listed in a regional IP recognition source, with practice information covering one or more areas of patents, trademarks, copyright, enforcement, licensing, technology or IP litigation.
Visit firm website →Jon Parker
Gowling WLG
Intellectual property professional listed in a regional IP recognition source, with practice information covering one or more areas of patents, trademarks, copyright, enforcement, licensing, technology or IP litigation.
Visit firm website →Joycia Young
Clyde & Co
Intellectual property professional listed in a regional IP recognition source, with practice information covering one or more areas of patents, trademarks, copyright, enforcement, licensing, technology or IP litigation.
Visit firm website →Ksenia Andreeva
Morgan Lewis
Intellectual property professional listed in a regional IP recognition source, with practice information covering one or more areas of patents, trademarks, copyright, enforcement, licensing, technology or IP litigation.
Visit firm website →Leila Laila
Alem & Associates
Intellectual property professional listed in a regional IP recognition source, with practice information covering one or more areas of patents, trademarks, copyright, enforcement, licensing, technology or IP litigation.
Visit firm website →Maria Farrukh Irfan Khan
United Trademark & Patent Services
Intellectual property professional listed in a regional IP recognition source, with practice information covering one or more areas of patents, trademarks, copyright, enforcement, licensing, technology or IP litigation.
Visit firm website →Mark Devaney
Abion
Intellectual property professional listed in a regional IP recognition source, with practice information covering one or more areas of patents, trademarks, copyright, enforcement, licensing, technology or IP litigation.
Visit firm website →Melissa Murray
Bird & Bird
Intellectual property professional listed in a regional IP recognition source, with practice information covering one or more areas of patents, trademarks, copyright, enforcement, licensing, technology or IP litigation.
Visit firm website →Munir Suboh
Taylor Wessing
Intellectual property professional listed in a regional IP recognition source, with practice information covering one or more areas of patents, trademarks, copyright, enforcement, licensing, technology or IP litigation.
Visit firm website →Nasser Ali Khasawneh
Eversheds Sutherland
Intellectual property professional listed in a regional IP recognition source, with practice information covering one or more areas of patents, trademarks, copyright, enforcement, licensing, technology or IP litigation.
Visit firm website →Nicole Giblin
Abion
Intellectual property professional listed in a regional IP recognition source, with practice information covering one or more areas of patents, trademarks, copyright, enforcement, licensing, technology or IP litigation.
Visit firm website →Omar Obeidat
Al Tamimi & Company
Intellectual property professional listed in a regional IP recognition source, with practice information covering one or more areas of patents, trademarks, copyright, enforcement, licensing, technology or IP litigation.
Visit firm website →Paul Allen
DLA Piper
Intellectual property professional listed in a regional IP recognition source, with practice information covering one or more areas of patents, trademarks, copyright, enforcement, licensing, technology or IP litigation.
Visit firm website →Paul Muscat
Rouse
Intellectual property professional listed in a regional IP recognition source, with practice information covering one or more areas of patents, trademarks, copyright, enforcement, licensing, technology or IP litigation.
Visit firm website →Raka Roy
Galadari Advocates & Legal Consultants
Intellectual property professional listed in a regional IP recognition source, with practice information covering one or more areas of patents, trademarks, copyright, enforcement, licensing, technology or IP litigation.
Visit firm website →Rami Omar
Hadef & Partners
Intellectual property professional listed in a regional IP recognition source, with practice information covering one or more areas of patents, trademarks, copyright, enforcement, licensing, technology or IP litigation.
Visit firm website →Rasha Al Ardah
Al Tamimi & Company
Intellectual property professional listed in a regional IP recognition source, with practice information covering one or more areas of patents, trademarks, copyright, enforcement, licensing, technology or IP litigation.
Visit firm website →Raza Rizvi
Simmons & Simmons
Intellectual property professional listed in a regional IP recognition source, with practice information covering one or more areas of patents, trademarks, copyright, enforcement, licensing, technology or IP litigation.
Visit firm website →Rob Deans
Ownership
Intellectual property professional listed in a regional IP recognition source, with practice information covering one or more areas of patents, trademarks, copyright, enforcement, licensing, technology or IP litigation.
Visit firm website →Saba Al-Sultani
DLA Piper
Intellectual property professional listed in a regional IP recognition source, with practice information covering one or more areas of patents, trademarks, copyright, enforcement, licensing, technology or IP litigation.
Visit firm website →Sara Holder
Rouse
Intellectual property professional listed in a regional IP recognition source, with practice information covering one or more areas of patents, trademarks, copyright, enforcement, licensing, technology or IP litigation.
Visit firm website →Sarmad Manto
Audiri Vox
Intellectual property professional listed in a regional IP recognition source, with practice information covering one or more areas of patents, trademarks, copyright, enforcement, licensing, technology or IP litigation.
Visit firm website →Shaukat Ali
Dennemeyer
Intellectual property professional listed in a regional IP recognition source, with practice information covering one or more areas of patents, trademarks, copyright, enforcement, licensing, technology or IP litigation.
Visit firm website →Tamara El-Shibib
Gowling WLG
Intellectual property professional listed in a regional IP recognition source, with practice information covering one or more areas of patents, trademarks, copyright, enforcement, licensing, technology or IP litigation.
Visit firm website →Theuns van de Merwe
CWB
Intellectual property professional listed in a regional IP recognition source, with practice information covering one or more areas of patents, trademarks, copyright, enforcement, licensing, technology or IP litigation.
Visit firm website →Victoria Woods
Hadef & Partners
Intellectual property professional listed in a regional IP recognition source, with practice information covering one or more areas of patents, trademarks, copyright, enforcement, licensing, technology or IP litigation.
Visit firm website →Zahra Ragbi
One World Intellectual Property
Intellectual property professional listed in a regional IP recognition source, with practice information covering one or more areas of patents, trademarks, copyright, enforcement, licensing, technology or IP litigation.
Visit firm website →Intellectual Property Expertise Across Middle Eastern Markets
Intellectual property practice in the Middle East is increasingly connected with technology, investment, consumer brands, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, media, digital commerce and cross-border business. The legal and administrative framework can vary significantly from one jurisdiction to another, making local professional knowledge important for rights owners operating across the region.
Patent Law and Technology
Patent professionals may advise on patent filing, prosecution, portfolio management, freedom-to-operate questions, licensing, technology transfer, validity and infringement disputes. Technology-focused businesses may also require IP support for software, engineering, telecommunications, medical technologies, energy and other innovation-intensive sectors.
Trademark and Brand Protection
Trademark counsel may assist with clearance, registration, portfolio management, oppositions, cancellations, licensing and enforcement. Regional brand strategies may also address counterfeiting, parallel trade, online infringement, domain names and coordinated enforcement measures.
Copyright and Digital Assets
Copyright is relevant to software, publishing, entertainment, advertising, media, gaming and online platforms. Businesses may seek advice concerning ownership, licensing, infringement, digital exploitation and protection of creative works.
IP Enforcement and Anti-Counterfeiting
Effective IP protection can require action beyond registration. Depending on the jurisdiction, rights holders may consider civil proceedings, administrative measures, customs interventions, investigations, takedowns and other enforcement mechanisms.
IP Litigation and Dispute Resolution
IP disputes may involve patents, trademarks, copyright, trade secrets, licensing arrangements, technology transactions and unfair competition. Regional counsel may assist with litigation, administrative proceedings, settlement negotiations and other forms of dispute resolution.
Licensing, Franchising and Technology Transactions
Intellectual property is increasingly integrated into commercial transactions, including licensing, franchising, technology transfers, joint ventures, investment transactions and mergers and acquisitions. IP professionals may help businesses identify, protect, transfer and commercialise intangible assets.
UAE, Saudi Arabia and Israel
The United Arab Emirates is represented by a Asia IP list of 40 IP Experts from 25 firms. The published list covers areas including trademarks, patents, copyright, enforcement, licensing and franchising, media and entertainment, IT and telecoms, pharma and biotech, and IP litigation.
Saudi Arabia's Asia IP research identified 20 IP Experts working at law firms in the Kingdom. The source states that the research drew on nominations from in-house counsel, corporate legal managers and EMEA-focused international-firm partners.
Israel is represented here through professionals included in the IAM Patent 1000. IAM identifies Israel as a jurisdiction in its Europe, Middle East and Africa research and states that the guide focuses on private-practice patent expertise.
Professional and Industry Sources
IAM Patent 1000 — research and recognition of private-practice patent expertise.
Asia IP — United Arab Emirates IP Experts — 40 experts across 25 firms.
Asia IP — Saudi Arabia IP Experts — 20 IP Experts identified through independent editorial research.
IAM Patent 1000 — Israel — current Israel patent-market listings.
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