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Shireen Dhar

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Profile Bio

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.

Professional Experience

Shireen Dhar advises clients on a broad range of Intellectual Property matters, with expertise spanning the full lifecycle of IP rights, from due diligence, IP audits, and filing strategies to the management of complex international trademark portfolios. Her practice includes trademark prosecution, oppositions, invalidation actions, and enforcement proceedings, helping clients protect and strengthen their intellectual property across multiple jurisdictions.

She also provides transactional IP support in corporate structuring, franchising, licensing, and mergers and acquisitions. With particular experience in geographical indications (GIs), Shireen advises on protection strategies, recognition, enforcement, and portfolio management across India and GCC jurisdictions. She assists clients in developing regional filing strategies and enforcement plans for geographically linked brands and products.

As a key member of the Firm’s full-service Intellectual Property practice, Shireen works collaboratively across disciplines to deliver practical, commercially focused, and internationally aligned solutions. She is also an active contributor to the IP community through INTA publications, guest lectures, mentorship programmes, and speaking engagements at national and international forums, promoting innovation, creativity, and effective intellectual property protection.

Areas of Expertise

Education

  • B.S.L LL.B - Indian Law Society’s Law College, Pune (2012 - 2017)
  • Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights - Symbiosis Law School

Languages

  • English
  • Hindi

Membership & Achievements

  • Recommended Lawyer for Intellectual Property, The Legal 500 – Asia Pacific (2023, 2024): Recognized for consistent excellence and strong market reputation in intellectual property law.
  • BWLegalWorld 30 Under 30 Award (2024): Honored as a high-performing young professional demonstrating exceptional promise and leadership in the legal field.
  • Top 100 Influential Women Leaders in IP, Women’s IP World (2025): Acknowledged for impactful contributions and leadership within the global intellectual property community.
  • Rising Star in Intellectual Property, Bharat Leadership Excellence Summit & Awards (2025): Awarded for outstanding growth, expertise, and influence in intellectual property practice.
  • 40 Under Forty Award, Indian Achievers’ Forum & Achievers’ World (2025): Recognized for professional excellence, leadership, and significant achievements before the age of 40.
  • Finalist, Asian Legal Business Awards – India Category (2025): Shortlisted in a highly competitive category recognizing excellence and innovation in legal practice.

Professional associations

Member, Global Advertising Lawyers Association (GALA)

INTA Geographical Indications Committee Member (2026–2027)

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