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Salman Khan

Country Manager (Saudi Arabia)

Salman Khan

Overview

Salman Khan serves as Country Manager for United Trademark & Patent Services in Saudi Arabia, bringing more than three decades of experience supporting clients with intellectual property protection and enforcement in the Kingdom.  With a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy and registration as a pharmacist, he is particularly well placed to advise on IP strategy for life sciences and healthcare-driven businesses, alongside a broader portfolio of
trademark, patent and design matters.

Based in Riyadh, Salman oversees end-to-end IP filing and prosecution, portfolio and asset management, and renewals/maintenance work, and supports enforcement and anti-counterfeiting actions where brand protection is critical.

He is experienced in handling a wide range of IP assets—including trademarks, patents, designs, plant variety rights, and geographical indications—and is known for a steady, solutions-focused approach that helps clients navigate complex local procedures while aligning with regional and global counsel.

Experience

April 1992 – Present
Country Manager
United Trademark & Patent Services, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
1989 – 1992
Executive
United Trademark & Patent Services, Lahore, Pakistan

Education

University of Punjab, College of Pharmacy
Lahore, Pakistan
Bachelor in Pharmacy
Sept 1985 – July 1989
Punjab Pharmacy Council
Punjab, Pakistan
Registered Pharmacist
1989

Areas of Expertise

  • IP Filing and Prosecution:
  • Trademarks
  • Patents
  • Design patents
  • Plant Variety Rights (PVR) & Plant Breeders’ Rights (PBR)
  • Geographical Indications and Appellations of Origin
  • IP Portfolio and asset management
  • Maintenance fees and renewals
  • IP Litigation & Enforcement:
  • Anti-Counterfeiting
  • Pharma / Life Sciences:
  • IP protection for pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and healthcare innovations

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

Overview

Salman Khan serves as Country Manager for United Trademark & Patent Services in Saudi Arabia, bringing more than three decades of experience supporting clients with intellectual property protection and enforcement in the Kingdom.  With a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy and registration as a pharmacist, he is particularly well placed to advise on IP strategy for life sciences and healthcare-driven businesses, alongside a broader portfolio of
trademark, patent and design matters.

Based in Riyadh, Salman oversees end-to-end IP filing and prosecution, portfolio and asset management, and renewals/maintenance work, and supports enforcement and anti-counterfeiting actions where brand protection is critical.

He is experienced in handling a wide range of IP assets—including trademarks, patents, designs, plant variety rights, and geographical indications—and is known for a steady, solutions-focused approach that helps clients navigate complex local procedures while aligning with regional and global counsel.

Experience

April 1992 – Present
Country Manager
United Trademark & Patent Services, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
1989 – 1992
Executive
United Trademark & Patent Services, Lahore, Pakistan

Education

University of Punjab, College of Pharmacy
Lahore, Pakistan
Bachelor in Pharmacy
Sept 1985 – July 1989
Punjab Pharmacy Council
Punjab, Pakistan
Registered Pharmacist
1989

Areas of Expertise

  • IP Filing and Prosecution:
  • Trademarks
  • Patents
  • Design patents
  • Plant Variety Rights (PVR) & Plant Breeders’ Rights (PBR)
  • Geographical Indications and Appellations of Origin
  • IP Portfolio and asset management
  • Maintenance fees and renewals
  • IP Litigation & Enforcement:
  • Anti-Counterfeiting
  • Pharma / Life Sciences:
  • IP protection for pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and healthcare innovations

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