IP litigation

Intellectual property disputes often involve high commercial stakes, fast-moving developments, and cross-border implications. At Kayrouz & Associates, we provide decisive, technically sound litigation support to protect our clients’ IP assets and commercial interests.

Practice Overview

IP litigation demands both legal precision and a deep understanding of the underlying technologies, creative works, or brand value at stake. At Kayrouz & Associates, we represent clients across a wide spectrum of industries in enforcing and defending their intellectual property rights.

We handle complex disputes involving copyright, trademarks, patents, trade secrets, and unfair competition. Whether the matter concerns online infringement, counterfeit goods, licensing breaches, or technology misappropriation, our lawyers act swiftly to secure remedies through injunctions, damages, and negotiated outcomes.

Our team combines litigation skill with commercial sensibility. We tailor our legal strategies to align with business goals, market timing, and reputation management. We also coordinate with local authorities, customs officials, and regulators in seizing infringing products or enforcing court orders.

Given the international nature of many IP matters, we assist with cross-border litigation, jurisdictional strategy, and enforcement of foreign judgments. We are particularly experienced in coordinating UAE-based actions with international proceedings.

We offer legal advice on a wide spectrum of matters:

  • Content creators and technology developers
  • Media, fashion, and luxury brands
  • Pharmaceutical and medical device companies
  • Startups and IP holders in licensing disputes
  • Clients in customs seizures and counterfeit enforcement
  • Parties in breach of confidentiality and non-disclosure litigation
  • 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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