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Nariman Al Najjar
Job TitleAssociate
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- Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Damascus, Syria
Professional profile
Profile Bio
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.
Professional Experience
Nariman Al Najjar is an Associate at Karawani & Co, specialising in Intellectual Property (IP), with expertise in trademarks, industrial designs, copyright, patents, and domain name registration and prosecution. She advises and assists clients across the intellectual property lifecycle, supporting the protection, prosecution, and management of IP rights in accordance with applicable legal and procedural requirements.
Her patent practice encompasses consultancy, advisory services, and representation across a broad range of patent-related matters. She assists clients with business decisions concerning patent protection and related intellectual property issues, providing guidance to support the effective protection and management of their innovations. Her responsibilities also include coordinating, establishing, and maintaining patent portfolios, ensuring that patent records are complete and accurate and that filing deadlines, renewal dates, and other procedural requirements are met.
In addition to her patent-focused work, Nariman handles trademark registration and prosecution, industrial design protection, copyright matters, and domain name registration. She supports clients in developing appropriate IP protection strategies and coordinating the associated filing and administrative procedures across relevant jurisdictions. Her broad understanding of intellectual property enables her to address diverse client requirements while maintaining a practical and commercially focused approach.
Areas of Expertise
Education
- Bachelor of Law — Damascus University (2009)
- Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Patent Law — Damascus University
- General Course on Intellectual Property — WIPO Academy, Geneva
- Advanced Course on Arbitration and Mediation Procedures under the WIPO Rules — WIPO Academy, Geneva
- Advanced Course in Intellectual Property Management — WIPO Academy, Geneva
- Advanced Course on Patent Law — WIPO Academy, Geneva
- WIPO Sub-Regional Patent Drafting Course — Jordan
Languages
- English
- Arabic
Membership & Achievements
- WIPO: Multiple specialised courses covering patents, patent drafting, intellectual property management, the Madrid System, and arbitration and mediation under WIPO rules.
- Harvard Law School and WIPO: Completed the Patent Law and Global Public Health course.
- IP thought leadership: Published What You Need to Know to Register a Certification Trademark in UAE, dated July 25, 2022.
Connect with Nariman
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