Bassam Al-Azzeh

Legacy: Putting the Family First

This comprehensive guide is designed to help you navigate the intricate landscape of family business and private wealth in the Middle East, where family businesses constitute approximately 60% of GDP and employ 80% of the workforce in the GCC, offering unparalleled opportunities for wealth creation and preservation.

Packed with insights, strategies, and expert advice from our talented lawyers, Legacy provides tailored solutions to the unique challenges of asset protection, succession planning, and dispute resolution in this dynamic region.Read the publication and equip yourself with the knowledge and tools necessary to thrive, whether you’re a seasoned investor, a family business owner, part of the next generation, or a newcomer exploring opportunities in the region.

Read Now

The leading law firm in the Middle East & North Africa region.

Bassam Al-Azzeh

Senior Associate

Biography

Bassam Al-Azzeh is a Senior Associate in the intellectual property team and a member at International Bar Association, armed with a unique blend of more than 10 years’ experience IP, garnered from leading names in the IP business across multiple jurisdictions with success in the UAE, GCC countries, Jordan, Iraq and Egypt.
Intellectual Property enforcement specialist, well exposed to the UAE sector and highly skilled at solving IP infringement cases and helping companies take advantage of opportunities, overcome challenges and protect their interests.

Trusted IP advisor and counsellor with a record of accomplishment built on diversity, good reputation for advising on strategic copyright and trademark protection programs for large volume IP owners in managing their IPR portfolios locally and across multiple jurisdictions.

Bassam is a regular speaker at IP training sessions for enforcement authorities in the UAE and KSA whose IP related articles are published in various specialized magazines.

Thought Leadership

Represented many multinational companies and governmental entities in the UAE, Jordan, KSA, Qatar, Oman and Egypt. He works closely with the Economic Crimes unites at the UAE Police departments, Customs authorities, Economic Developments, Consumer Protection Departments, Ministry of Economy, Standardization bodies, Trademark Office, Patent Office and various Customs authorities.
Managed trademark enforcement actions in the UAE against counterfeited products, copyright infringement and piracy, IPTV cybercrimes, fashion products, watches, textiles, tobacco and, auto spare parts in addition to advising clients on labelling regulatory issues.