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Firm overview

At One World IP (OWIP), our Intellectual Property (IP) practice is driven by a deep understanding of the intersection between innovation, law, and business. With a team of experienced attorneys specializing in various aspects of intellectual property law across the MENA Region, we offer comprehensive services tailored to protect and maximize the value of our clients' intellectual assets.

Key Expertise:

Our firm excels in a wide range of IP services, including patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright protection, and IP litigation. Our attorneys possess diverse technical backgrounds, enabling us to effectively navigate the complexities of IP law across industries such as technology, life sciences, entertainment, and consumer goods.

Casework:

We have a proven track record of successfully representing clients in high-stakes IP matters. Whether it's securing patents for groundbreaking inventions, defending trademarks against infringement, or negotiating licensing agreements to monetize IP portfolios, we are committed to achieving favorable outcomes for our clients. Recent casework highlights include:

Resolving a trademark dispute through strategic negotiations, preserving our client's brand identity and market reputation while avoiding costly litigation.

Successes:

Our dedication to excellence has earned us recognition as a trusted partner in the protection of intellectual property rights. We take pride in our ability to deliver results that align with our clients' business objectives, whether it's securing IP assets to attract investment, enforcing IP rights to deter infringement, or optimizing IP strategies to enhance market position. Some of our notable successes include:

Assisting a multinational corporation in developing a comprehensive IP strategy that led to a substantial increase in the valuation of their intangible assets and enhanced investor confidence.
Serving as counsel in landmark IP cases that have shaped legal precedent and advanced the protection of intellectual property rights on a global scale.

In summary, One World IP is dedicated to providing innovative solutions and personalized attention to address the evolving needs of our clients in the realm of intellectual property. With our expertise, experience, and commitment to excellence, we stand ready to safeguard and leverage your valuable IP assets for long-term success.

Firm overview

CWB emerged as an unrivalled super-regional firm in 2023 following the merger of leading regional IP specialists Cedar White Bradley, PETOŠEVIĆ Group and Hahn & Hahn with 29 offices, 150 practitioners, and 250 employees, CWB now services and manages the portfolios of some of the world's leading IP owners across 100+ jurisdictions in Africa, Central Asia, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East.

Through an unrivalled footprint of offices and affiliated offices, we offer centrally managed IP solutions and dedicated client-specific, cross-jurisdiction teams. We blend the best advanced IP practices and the local know-how to deliver consistent quality service across a large geographical area, despite all the challenges posed by the countries we operate in.

CWB provides a full spectrum of IP services related to virtually all IP rights, as well as brand management and brand enforcement services. Our teams protect thousands of IP rights for market leading clients across a large section of industries. We also have a Media & Entertainment team, which provides highly specialized support to clients navigating local regulatory landscapes in fields such as film production, content streaming, crypto, advertising, data protection, social media, software licensing and music usage.

CWB is thinking beyond the technology available today to transform the IP services industry. We are implementing the most innovative technologies and leveraging automation and AI to enhance the client and employee experience and to achieve industry-leading efficiencies.

CWB Office Locations

Africa: Egypt, South Africa (Pretoria and Western Cape), Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Central Asia: Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan
Central & Eastern Europe: Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Kosovo (UNSCR 1244), Luxembourg, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, Ukraine
Middle East: Bahrain, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Qatar, United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi and Dubai)

IP Practice Specialisms

CWB provides a full spectrum of intellectual property services related to trademarks, patents, utility models, industrial designs, copyright; domain names, trade secrets and other IP rights, as well as brand management and brand enforcement services. CWB teams file, prosecute, register, and enforce thousands of IP rights for market leading and globally renowned clients across a large section of industries, including consumer electronics, automotive, tobacco, pharmaceuticals, confectionery, FMCG, property development, luxury brands, fashion and cosmetics.