Mayssaa AL-Hajjar

A Year-End Insight into Energy & Climate Law

This special edition of Law Update, marking Al Tamimi & Company’s 35th anniversary, explores the evolving legal landscape of energy and climate law across the region.

As the Middle East prioritises sustainable growth, this edition examines key developments shaping the future of the sector. From the UAE’s Federal Law No. 11 of 2024 to advancements in green hydrogen, solar financing, and carbon capture technology, we spotlight the innovative strides and challenges defining this critical area.

We also go into Saudi Arabia’s initiatives to integrate carbon capture into its industrial expansion and Egypt’s AFRICARBONEX platform, which underscores the region’s commitment to a sustainable and inclusive future.

Join us as we celebrate 35 years of legal excellence and forward-thinking insights, paving the way for a more sustainable tomorrow.

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Biography

Mayssaa AL-Hajjar is a Patent Account Manager, based in the UAE. She supports the regional team in delivering innovation, patents, and industrial property (3IP) services to our clients across the region in the most efficient manner.

Mayssaa manages the administrative process, patent accounts and procedures related to the registration and clearance of industrial property registration applications in the MENA region, including patents, industrial designs, and plant varieties. She assists in the preparation and filing of these applications in all countries, conducts patent/design searches, monitors the status, validity, and expiry dates of patents and designs and ensures the renewal and maintenance of IP registrations.

Practical experiences include:

As an experienced IP Account Manager, Mayssaa oversees the daily operations of our advanced IP management software. Her expertise ensures the efficient management of all client matters, leveraging the full capabilities of our system to streamline workflows and tasks while enhancing team visibility. Mayssaa maintains real-time oversight of both upcoming and past deadlines, allowing her to effectively track and manage all aspects of client matters.

Overseeing the process of managing and updating the patent filing and documentation system by maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of all IP assets and related activities.

Educating employees and stakeholders on the importance of IP in general and providing training on patent-related issues in particular.

Recent Experience

Participation in the Advanced Patent Examination Training Program organized by the United States Patent and Trademark Office in Virginia, USA
Participation in the Regional Seminar on Patent Publication in National Offices and Examples of Patent Search in Casablanca, Morocco
Participation in a Regional Workshop on the International Patent Classification (IPC) for Patent Offices in the Arab Region in Amman, Jordan
Participation in the Second WIPO Regional Meeting on South-South Cooperation in the Field of Patents, Trademarks, Geographical Indications, Industrial Designs and Enforcement in Cairo, Egypt
WIPO Advanced Training of trainer’s (TOT) program on effective Intellectual Property Asset Management by small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs)