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Mohamed Adel

Country Manager, Head of Patents (Egypt)

Mohamed Adel

Overview

Mohamed Adel is the Country Manager of UTMPS Egypt and Head of Patents, bringing more than fifteen years of experience advising clients on patent protection, IP litigation, commercial IP strategy, and regulatory matters across the MENA region. A Registered & Licensed IP Agent and Appellate Lawyer under the Egyptian Bar Association, he is widely regarded for his depth of technical knowledge, strategic judgment, and ability to navigate complex cross-border IP portfolios.

Mohamed’s core practice spans patent filing and prosecution, design protection, plant variety rights (PVR/PBR), and portfolio management, including annuities, renewals, and due diligence for high-value transactions. He regularly advises on freedom-to-operate assessments, patentability reviews, and IP commercialization strategies for clients in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, engineering, chemicals, and agricultural sectors.

He has extensive experience handling patent and trademark enforcement, including infringement and validity actions, administrative disputes, cancellations and oppositions, anti-counterfeiting programs, and online brand protection. Mohamed also supports clients in pharmaceutical and life sciences regulatory matters, including compliance, data exclusivity, product registration strategies, and pharma-related litigation.

Throughout his career, Mohamed has led IP operations for major regional and international organizations in Egypt and the GCC, managing high-volume patent portfolios, coordinating with patent offices and regulatory bodies, and advising on IP policy and legislative developments. He is an active member of INTA (Bulletin Committee), FICPI, AIPPI, MARQUES, and TMAP.

Clients value his responsiveness, precision, and ability to translate technical complexity into actionable legal guidance — particularly when advising on patent strategy in emerging markets.

Experience

Mar 2020 – Present
Country Manager, Egypt & Head of Patents
United Trademarks and Patent Services, Cairo, Egypt
Nov 2017 – Feb 2020
Managing Director & Patent Department Manager
My IP Global, Cairo, Egypt
Nov 2009 – Oct 2017
Deputy Manager, Patent Department / Manager & Senior IP Lawyer
Abu Ghazaleh Intellectual Property (AGIP Egypt), Giza, Egypt

Credentials

Anglo-American University
Prague, Czech Republic
WIPO Intellectual Property Summer School
2019
Xiamen University
Fujian, China
Intellectual Property Summer School
2019
The University of Bonn
Bonn, Germany
Intellectual Property Summer School, Diploma of Education in IP Law
2015
University of Geneva
Geneva, Switzerland
Internet Law Summer, Diploma of Education in Internet Law and IP
2014
Ain Shams University
Cairo, Egypt
Bachelor’s in Law (LLB)
2004 – 2008

Areas of Expertise

  • IP Filing and Prosecution:
  • Patents
  • Geographical Indications and Appellations of Origin
  • Design Patents
  • Plant Variety Rights (PVR) & Plant Breeders’ Rights (PBR)
  • IP Portfolio & Asset Management
  • Maintenance Fees & Renewals
  • IP Litigation & Enforcement:
  • Infringement & Validity Actions
  • Online Brand Protection
  • Anti-Counterfeiting
  • Cancellation & Opposition Proceedings
  • Commercial IP:
  • Freedom to Operate Assessments
  • IP Strategy, Licensing & Monetization
  • IP Due Diligence
  • Pharma / Life Sciences:
  • IP Protection for Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Healthcare Innovations
  • Product Compliance & Regulatory Requirements
  • Pharma Litigation

Relevant Sectors

  • Health & Life Sciences
  • Aviation, Aerospace & Space
  • Fashion & Luxury Goods
  • Automotive
  • Energy, Chemicals & Natural Resources
  • Technology, Media & Telecom (TMT)
  • FMCG (Consumer Goods)
  • Agribusiness & AgriTech
  • Entertainment & Sports
  • Digital & AI

Professional Memberships

INTA
Bulletin Committee
FICPI
AIPPI
MAQUES
TMAP

Rankings & Awards

2016
WIPO Certifications, DL-318 Advanced Course on Patent Information Search
2016
WIPO Certifications, DL-317 Arbitration and Mediation Procedure under the WIPO Rules
2016
WIPO Certifications, DL-101 General Course on Intellectual Property in the light of the Egyptian IP Law

Overview

Mohamed Adel is the Country Manager of UTMPS Egypt and Head of Patents, bringing more than fifteen years of experience advising clients on patent protection, IP litigation, commercial IP strategy, and regulatory matters across the MENA region. A Registered & Licensed IP Agent and Appellate Lawyer under the Egyptian Bar Association, he is widely regarded for his depth of technical knowledge, strategic judgment, and ability to navigate complex cross-border IP portfolios.

Mohamed’s core practice spans patent filing and prosecution, design protection, plant variety rights (PVR/PBR), and portfolio management, including annuities, renewals, and due diligence for high-value transactions. He regularly advises on freedom-to-operate assessments, patentability reviews, and IP commercialization strategies for clients in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, engineering, chemicals, and agricultural sectors.

He has extensive experience handling patent and trademark enforcement, including infringement and validity actions, administrative disputes, cancellations and oppositions, anti-counterfeiting programs, and online brand protection. Mohamed also supports clients in pharmaceutical and life sciences regulatory matters, including compliance, data exclusivity, product registration strategies, and pharma-related litigation.

Throughout his career, Mohamed has led IP operations for major regional and international organizations in Egypt and the GCC, managing high-volume patent portfolios, coordinating with patent offices and regulatory bodies, and advising on IP policy and legislative developments. He is an active member of INTA (Bulletin Committee), FICPI, AIPPI, MARQUES, and TMAP.

Clients value his responsiveness, precision, and ability to translate technical complexity into actionable legal guidance — particularly when advising on patent strategy in emerging markets.

Experience

Mar 2020 – Present
Country Manager, Egypt & Head of Patents
United Trademarks and Patent Services, Cairo, Egypt
Nov 2017 – Feb 2020
Managing Director & Patent Department Manager
My IP Global, Cairo, Egypt
Nov 2009 – Oct 2017
Deputy Manager, Patent Department / Manager & Senior IP Lawyer
Abu Ghazaleh Intellectual Property (AGIP Egypt), Giza, Egypt

Credentials

Anglo-American University
Prague, Czech Republic
WIPO Intellectual Property Summer School
2019
Xiamen University
Fujian, China
Intellectual Property Summer School
2019
The University of Bonn
Bonn, Germany
Intellectual Property Summer School, Diploma of Education in IP Law
2015
University of Geneva
Geneva, Switzerland
Internet Law Summer, Diploma of Education in Internet Law and IP
2014
Ain Shams University
Cairo, Egypt
Bachelor’s in Law (LLB)
2004 – 2008

Areas of Expertise

  • IP Filing and Prosecution:
  • Patents
  • Geographical Indications and Appellations of Origin
  • Design Patents
  • Plant Variety Rights (PVR) & Plant Breeders’ Rights (PBR)
  • IP Portfolio & Asset Management
  • Maintenance Fees & Renewals
  • IP Litigation & Enforcement:
  • Infringement & Validity Actions
  • Online Brand Protection
  • Anti-Counterfeiting
  • Cancellation & Opposition Proceedings
  • Commercial IP:
  • Freedom to Operate Assessments
  • IP Strategy, Licensing & Monetization
  • IP Due Diligence
  • Pharma / Life Sciences:
  • IP Protection for Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Healthcare Innovations
  • Product Compliance & Regulatory Requirements
  • Pharma Litigation

Relevant Sectors

  • Health & Life Sciences
  • Aviation, Aerospace & Space
  • Fashion & Luxury Goods
  • Automotive
  • Energy, Chemicals & Natural Resources
  • Technology, Media & Telecom (TMT)
  • FMCG (Consumer Goods)
  • Agribusiness & AgriTech
  • Entertainment & Sports
  • Digital & AI

Professional Memberships

INTA
Bulletin Committee
FICPI
AIPPI
MAQUES
TMAP

Rankings & Awards

2016
WIPO Certifications, DL-318 Advanced Course on Patent Information Search
2016
WIPO Certifications, DL-317 Arbitration and Mediation Procedure under the WIPO Rules
2016
WIPO Certifications, DL-101 General Course on Intellectual Property in the light of the Egyptian IP Law