Intellectual Property

Eversheds Sutherland has a diverse team with considerable experience in IP, technology and commercial contracts. Key clients originate from the pharma, media and IT sectors, with the firm capable of providing guidance on both contentious and non-contentious matters. This work also extends to wide-ranging regulatory compliance mandates.

"They have solid lawyers with great expertise and knowledge of the external environment in the GCC. Their team has the ability to conduct in-depth research into any IP query."

"They are very responsive and always available at short notice, and they are very well connected and aware of commercial matters in the UAE."

Eversheds Sutherland advised Philip Morris International Management on various IP-related matters, including the negotiation of an agreement with Abu Dhabi Customs to combat imports of counterfeit tobacco products into the UAE.

Nasser Ali Khasawneh is highly recommended for both contentious and non-contentious matters concerning issues of trade mark and copyright law. Notably, he acts as arbitrator at the World Intellectual Property Organization in relation to domain name disputes, and he further demonstrates an excellent understanding of IP matters in the technology sphere. Based in Dubai, he is Middle East chair of Eversheds Sutherland.

Principal associate Christine Khoury is recognised within the market as an increasingly active adviser on IP issues. Her work of late has included a number of matters concerning the enforcement of trade mark and patent rights. She is trilingual in English, French and Arabic. "Christine Khoury is a very solid IP lawyer. She's pragmatic and always available at short notice to efficiently assist her client." "Christine is a rising star in IP."