United Arab Emirates
Karawani & Co LLC
- License number
- 744298
- Registration number
- 2112804
How we can help
- Patent invalidity and infringement
- IP due diligence
- IP strategy
- Patent drafting and prosecution
- Trademark filing and prosecution
- Design patents and industrial designs
- Technology transfer agreements
- IP portfolio review and management
- Patent and trademark searches
- Brand clearance and legal opinions
- Trademark oppositions
- Freedom-to-operate analysis
- IP licensing agreements
Our offices
Offices for this expertise
Contact an office supporting this area of expertise.
United Arab Emirates
Karawani Legal Consultancy FZE
- License number
- 3367
- Registration number
- 13-FZE-1185
Syria
Karawani Law Firm
- License number
- 1
- License year
- 2007
Lebanon
Beirut office
Beirut Central District 1659 Beirut Souks, Block M, 4th Floor, Wegand StreetMeet the team
Specialists in this area, connected across our offices.
Managing Partner
Raed Karawani
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
A seasoned legal professional and Managing Partner at Karawani & Co. (UAE) with over 25 years of Middle East experience advising on business restructuring, family enterprises, funds, intellectual property, and technology-driven growth. A strategic advisor operating beyond pure legal advisory, supporting clients in scaling, investment readiness, private equity transactions, and IPO-level structuring.
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Manal Akouri
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Dynamic, business-focused Partner at Karawani & Co with over a decade of experience managing and optimizing intellectual property portfolios. She provides strategic leadership across multi-jurisdictional IP portfolios, advising brand owners on risk management, enforcement, and commercialization strategies. Known for her strategic mindset, operational excellence, and professionalism, Manal delivers practical, value-driven solutions that protect and enhance brand equity.
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Rita Kelijian
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Rita Kelijian is an Associate at Karawani & Co, specialising in Intellectual Property and Corporate matters. She has experience advising on intellectual property protection strategies across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and Europe. Her work includes the analysis and management of international trademark and intellectual property portfolios, corporate formation advice for onshore and offshore entities, and the negotiation and drafting of commercial contracts and non-disclosure agreements. Before joining Karawani & Co, Rita worked as a Legal Consultant at law firms and several aeronautical companies, gaining experience in legal advisory work across different sectors.
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Shireen Dhar
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
A seasoned Intellectual Property Attorney with over 8 years of experience advising clients on both contentious and non-contentious IP matters. Practice focuses on Trademarks, Copyrights and the broader realm of Transactional IP and allied rights. Known for her strategic, business-oriented approach and her deep understanding of IP law including UAE, Middle East region and India, making her a trusted advisor to a diverse clientele—from startups to multinational corporations.
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Nariman Al Najjar
Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Damascus, Syria
Nariman Al Najjar is an Associate at Karawani & Co, specialising in Intellectual Property, with particular expertise in patent protection, prosecution, and portfolio management. Her practice also covers trademarks, industrial designs, copyright, and domain names. She assists clients in developing and implementing IP protection strategies, managing patent portfolios, monitoring filing deadlines, and addressing legal and procedural matters throughout the lifecycle of intellectual property rights.
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Abdullah Yaseen
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Legal Consultant with over six years of experience in UAE legal practice, providing comprehensive advisory, litigation support, and corporate legal services. Demonstrates a strong ability to manage complex legal matters with accuracy, professionalism, and sound judgment. Highly skilled in legal research, drafting, and analytical work, with hands-on experience advising individuals, SMEs, and corporate clients. Committed to the highest standards of ethics, confidentiality, and professional integrity.
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Moaz Kahlous
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Moaz Kahlous is an Intellectual Property Consultant at Karawani & Co, with over 20 years of experience in intellectual property matters. Since joining the firm in 2004, he has developed extensive expertise in trademark application preparation and filing, classification of goods and services, responding to office actions and refusal decisions, and handling trademark oppositions. He holds an Accounting Degree from Damascus University and has completed specialised training in quality management and intellectual property through WIPO programmes.
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