Counterfeit Goods and Anti-piracy Enforcement

We protect brands and creators against counterfeiters and digital piracy—combining legal strategy with swift enforcement on the ground and online.

Practice Overview

Infringement of intellectual property rights—through counterfeit products or digital piracy—undermines brand value, revenue, and consumer trust. At Kayrouz & Associates, we help rights holders combat counterfeiting across the UAE and GCC through targeted legal strategies and enforcement mechanisms.

Our lawyers work closely with customs authorities, police, and e-commerce platforms to identify and block counterfeit imports, seize infringing goods, and disrupt illicit supply chains. We also initiate civil and criminal actions against infringers, drawing on local laws and international treaties to secure fast and decisive remedies.

Online, we support brand owners in monitoring marketplaces and social media for unauthorised use of their IP. We issue takedown notices, pursue domain name actions, and work with cybercrime units to address digital piracy.

Our approach is proactive, discreet, and adapted to the commercial realities of fast-moving consumer and technology sectors.

We offer legal advice on a wide spectrum of matters:

  • Coordinating with customs for product seizures and detentions
  • Filing complaints and evidence packages with enforcement bodies
  • Initiating civil and criminal proceedings against counterfeiters
  • Issuing online takedowns and IP violation notices
  • Investigating local supply chains and grey market activity
  • Advising on packaging, labelling, and anti-piracy technologies
  • 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
    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

    Göksu Öznergiz

    Associate

    Chantal Elia Khawam

    Front Desk Specialist
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