CWB

Cedar White Bradley (CWB) is recommended for IP protection, portfolio management and enforcement work. The firm is recognised by rivals in the IP market in the Middle East and North Africa region. CWB was acquired by the private equity company Gulf Capital in 2020. The firm expanded its footprint in 2023 by combining with  Petošević, an IP firm known in central and eastern Europe, and Hahn & Hahn, a South African IP firm. Head of TMT and English solicitor Cameron Crawford and trade mark attorney Theuns van de Merwe are key partners in its Dubai office. Van de Merwe is head of IP. The partners are supported by a team of paralegals and administrative staff.

2023

"They are very knowledgeable regarding trademark law and practice in the Middle East and North Africa and provide excellent service and good strategic and tactical advice in contentious trademark matters."

"We appreciate their approachability."

Case studies show patent filing and portfolio management mandates. Patent attorney Richard Gaugeler left the firm in 2021.