Our firm provides advice on a broad range of intellectual property matters in relation to fields as diverse as biotechnology, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, computers, software, media and entertainment. We undertake the full range of enforcement, management and transactional matters.
Our enforcement work includes advising, prosecuting and defending our clients’ IP rights, including initiating urgent court applications for injunctions, search and seizure orders.
We also plan, manage and coordinate regional anti-counterfeiting programs. Our team includes specialists in information technology (IT) disputes, such as those relating to software projects, technology-licensing and domain names.
Our IP protection & management work encompasses patents, designs, and trademarks. We provide advice regarding the clearance, protection and exploitation of IP rights, as well as manage and co-ordinate our clients’ IP portfolios in Lebanon and worldwide. We also undertake IP audits and due diligence exercises.
Our transactional team handles technology and communication matters, including drafting and reviewing contracts, assisting in negotiations and advising on regulatory compliance. The areas we cover include IT, Internet and e-commerce, telecommunications, research and development, biotechnology, franchising, technology transfer and IP licensing.