Abou Naja is a leading intellectual property law firm in the Middle East providing trademark registration, patent filing and intellectual property protection services across the GCC — trusted by Fortune 500s, SMEs and innovative startups since 1971.
We offer global intellectual property protection services with strong coverage across the Middle East and GCC, supporting clients with international IP strategies and cross-border protection across 125+ countries.
Our expertise, combined with a trusted global network, ensures seamless IP support across borders.
Abou Naja provides comprehensive intellectual property services across the GCC. Our intellectual property lawyers in UAE and across the Middle East support businesses with trademark registration, patent protection and strategic IP management.
Since the 1970s, Abou Naja Intellectual Property has played a defining role in shaping the IP landscape across the GCC, Middle East, North Africa, and beyond. We were among the pioneers contributing to foundational legislation and building one of the region's first cross-border IP networks.
Our client centric approach ensures every strategy is crafted with purpose, precision, and long-term value in mind. With 14+ offices, a forward thinking team that blends seasoned expertise with dynamic youth, and trusted global partners, we deliver proactive solutions across borders and industries.
Our intellectual property services include trademark registration, patent filing, copyright protection and IP portfolio management. We support businesses at every stage of protecting and managing their intellectual assets across the UAE and GCC.
Brand Protection
Our trademark registration services help businesses protect their brand identity across the UAE and GCC. We guide clients through the full registration process, ensuring legal protection and compliance in multiple jurisdictions.
Innovation Shield
We provide patent registration and filing services for innovators and businesses across the GCC and Middle East. Our team supports patent applications, strategy and international protection to safeguard your inventions.
Industrial Design
Power innovation and design with expert utility model and industrial design services.
Creative Works
Our copyright protection services help safeguard creative works, including media, software and digital content, ensuring full legal protection against infringement.
Plant Protection
Safeguard your innovative plant varieties with trusted Plant Variety Protection services worldwide.
Utility Model Protection
Protect practical innovations with fast, affordable utility model registration and enforcement support.
Trademark registration involves application filing, examination and approval across relevant jurisdictions such as the UAE and GCC countries. Our team ensures a smooth and compliant process from initial search through to full registration.
TrademarkPatent protection requires detailed application preparation and strategic filing. We assist clients in securing patents and protecting innovations across multiple markets in the Middle East and beyond.
PatentOur copyright protection services cover creative works across media, software and digital content. We provide registration support and enforcement assistance to ensure your creative assets are fully protected.
CopyrightWe provide intellectual property protection services for businesses across multiple industries, including technology startups, pharmaceutical companies, fashion brands and media organizations.
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Contact our intellectual property lawyers for expert support in trademark registration, patent filing and IP protection across the Middle East.