Copyright registration and enforcement

We help creators and businesses safeguard their original works—offering legal clarity and protection for content, code, design, and more.

Practice Overview

Copyright is the foundation of protection for original content, from written works and software to visual designs and multimedia productions. At Kayrouz & Associates, we help individuals, companies, and institutions register and enforce their copyright rights under UAE and international frameworks.

We support clients in securing ownership of creative assets through proper registration with local authorities, and when applicable, through international copyright treaties. Our team also assists in structuring licensing agreements that allow content to be used while retaining legal protection and ownership.

When infringement occurs—whether through unauthorised use, replication, or distribution—we act swiftly to enforce your rights. This includes sending cease-and-desist notices, initiating takedown procedures, or filing civil or criminal complaints before UAE courts and regulatory bodies.

We work across industries including publishing, tech, entertainment, architecture, and marketing, tailoring strategies to the specific nature of your content and its commercial value.

We offer legal advice on a wide spectrum of matters:

  • Copyright registration for text, code, art, music, and digital media
  • Drafting and negotiation of licensing and assignment agreements
  • Takedown notices and platform enforcement
  • Cease-and-desist and pre-litigation remedies
  • Infringement litigation before UAE courts
  • Copyright portfolio audits and management
  • Advisory on moral rights and fair use exceptions
  • Meet Our Team

    Our team is equipped to handle complex legal matters with precision and care. Learn more about our lawyers below.
    Pierre Kayrouz

    Pierre Kayrouz

    Chief Legal Officer
    Maria Valeyeva

    Maria Valeyeva

    Chief Compliance Officer
    Georges Touma

    Georges Touma

    Head Litigator
    Carlos Rahme

    Carlos Rahme

    Senior Legal Consultant
    Souhad Al Ghorayeb

    Souhad Al Ghorayeb

    Senior Legal Consultant
    Sandy Y. Geagea

    Sandy Geagea

    Legal Consultant
    Rita Semaan

    Rita Semaan

    Legal Consultant
    Jenifer Abu Nasr

    Jenifer Abu Nasr

    Paralegal
    Muhammed Ali Charif

    Muhammed Ali Charif

    Junior Legal Counsel
    Saeed Gaber

    Saeed Gaber

    Legal Research Analyst

    Priya Bavanasi

    Senior Corporate Lawyer
    Lathamani Chandrashekar

    Lathamani Chandrashekar

    Senior Corporate Counsel
    Professor Mark Engelman

    Mark Engelman

    Intellectual Property Barrister
    Arka Navle

    Arka Navle

    Corporate Counsel
    Nashita Nazneen

    Nashita Nazneen

    Junior Corporate Counsel
    Patricia Abi Mansour

    Patricia Abi Mansour

    Business Development Manager

    Marium Razzaq

    Solicitor

    Parvathy Pavithran

    HR and Document Controller

    Chantal Elia Khawam

    Front Desk Specialist
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