Patent prosecution and portfolio management

We help innovators secure, manage, and enforce patent rights—from initial filings to international portfolio strategy and protection in key global markets.

Practice Overview

Patents protect the technological edge of your business. At Kayrouz & Associates, we guide clients through every stage of the patent process—from drafting and filing applications to managing multi-jurisdictional patent portfolios. Our lawyers work closely with inventors, engineers, and in-house legal teams to translate innovation into enforceable legal rights.

We assist with patentability assessments and freedom-to-operate analyses, helping clients understand where their inventions stand in a competitive landscape. We also handle complex filing strategies through national routes, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Patent Office, and the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) system.

Beyond initial prosecution, we support businesses in maintaining and optimizing their patent portfolios. This includes managing renewals, handling oppositions, advising on licensing or sale of patents, and responding to infringement risks. For R&D-heavy industries, we serve as long-term strategic partners ensuring that IP assets align with commercial growth.

Whether protecting a single invention or overseeing hundreds of patents, we bring clarity and structure to the complex world of innovation law.

We offer legal advice on a wide spectrum of matters:

  • Drafting and filing patent applications in the UAE and abroad
  • Patentability and freedom-to-operate assessments
  • PCT and GCC regional patent filings
  • Patent portfolio strategy, audits, and valuation
  • Responses to office actions and examiner objections
  • Renewals, maintenance, and patent annuities
  • IP licensing, assignment, and monetization support

Meet Our Team

Our team is equipped to handle complex legal matters with precision and care. Learn more about our lawyers below.
Pierre Kayrouz
Chief Legal Officer
Maria Valeyeva
Chief Compliance Officer
Georges Touma
Head Litigator
Hanan Ahmed
Practicing Lawyer
Lathamani Chandrashekar
Senior Corporate Counsel
Arka Navle
Corporate Counsel
Nashita Nazneen
Junior Corporate Counsel
Mark Engelman
Intellectual Property Barrister
Rita Semaan
Legal Consultant
Carlos Rahme
Senior Legal Consultant
Souhad Al Ghorayeb
Senior Legal Consultant
Sandy Geagea
Legal Consultant
Saeed Gaber
Legal Research Analyst
Muhammed Ali Charif
Junior Legal Counsel
Jenifer Abu Nasr
Paralegal
Patricia Abi Mansour
Business Development Manager
Varalakshmi Balasubramanian
Operations Assistant
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