2026 IP STARS by Managing IP: New Regional Recognitions and 13 Individual Honours
2026 IP STARS by Managing IP: New Regional Recognitions and 13 Individual Honours
United Trademark & Patent Services (UTMPS) is proud to announce another outstanding year in the 2026 IP STARS rankings by Managing IP, with expanded firm recognition across its regional network and 13 practitioners receiving individual honours.
The 2026 results mark an important milestone for the firm, with new firm recommendations for Intellectual Property in Egypt, Jordan and across the GCC, further strengthening UTMPS’ regional standing. In addition, the firm’s Copyright & Related Rights practice in the United Arab Emirates has been recognised for the first time, reflecting the continued growth and breadth of its intellectual property capabilities.
This year’s rankings also recognise the achievements of several practitioners across the firm’s offices, including a number receiving IP STARS recognition for the first time.
Trade Mark Stars
- Abeer Azzam: Egypt
- Fatima Al-Heyari: Jordan
Patent Star
- Mohamed Adel: Egypt
Notable Practitioners
- Maria Farrukh Khan: United Arab Emirates
- Mona Adel: United Arab Emirates
- Nevin Jacob Koshy: United Arab Emirates
- Fatima Shah: United Arab Emirates
- Essam Abdel Khaleq: United Arab Emirates
- Syed Mubashir Ali: United Arab Emirates
- Salman Khan: Saudi Arabia
Rising Stars
- Ayyat Al-Heyari: Jordan
- Butros Sami Gammoh: Jordan
- Soumia Mary Jacob: United Arab Emirates
Alongside these individual achievements, UTMPS has been recommended for its Intellectual Property practice in Egypt, Jordan, Pakistan and the GCC, while also maintaining recognition for its copyright, patent and trade mark practices in the UAE.
The 2026 rankings reflect the continued growth of the firm’s intellectual property practice and the dedication of its professionals across the Middle East, Africa and South Asia. They also reinforce UTMPS’ longstanding commitment to delivering strategic, commercially focused intellectual property services to clients ranging from emerging businesses to some of the world’s leading brands.
UTMPS extends its sincere congratulations to all those recognised and thanks its clients, associates and colleagues for their continued trust and support. As the firm continues to expand its regional presence and expertise, these achievements serve as further recognition of the strength, collaboration and excellence of its teams across every jurisdiction in which it operates.
