MOHEIDDEN WEHBE

• Lead the full range of Intellectual Property (IP) services including trademarks, patents, industrial designs, and copyrights in the UAE and internationally.
  • Oversee and manage the Dubai office operations, including supervision of team members, task delegation, and ensuring high service quality and operational efficiency.
  • Supervise the preparation of client proposals, quotations, and cost estimates, ensuring accuracy and competitiveness in line with firm standards.
  • Conduct client consultations to assess IP needs, develop tailored protection strategies, and provide ongoing legal and procedural guidance.
  • Handle the preparation and prosecution of trademark, patent, and design applications, as well as oppositions, renewals, and enforcement actions.
  • Draft and review key legal documents including assignments, license agreements, oppositions, and office action responses.
  • Liaise with UAE government bodies such as the Ministry of Economy, Customs, Notary Public, and Free Zones to execute formalities and resolve legal matters.
  • Coordinate customs recordation and support enforcement actions against infringement and counterfeit goods.
  • Collaborate with foreign associates and legal counsel on cross-border filings and prosecution, including Madrid Protocol and PCT applications.
  • Represent Destek Patent in business meetings, industry events, and client negotiations to promote the firm’s IP services and build strategic partnerships.
  • Monitor regulatory updates and procedural developments to ensure client compliance and internal knowledge alignment.

Intellectual Property Services & Legal Consultancy:
• Delivered comprehensive legal consultancy in trademarks, patents, and industrial designs across the UAE and GCC.
• Conducted clearance searches, filed new applications, managed renewals, and handled oppositions and cancellations.
• Drafted and submitted patent applications, coordinated substantive examinations, and managed annuity payments.
• Advised clients on PCT filings, priority claims, and filing strategies for global protection.
• Managed design filings, assignments, and PoA formalities in line with local regulations.

Company Formation & Licensing:
• Provided end-to-end support for company formation in UAE mainland and free zones.
• Facilitated licensing procedures, corporate structuring, and business bank account openings.
• Ensured compliance with UAE legal and regulatory requirements across all sectors.

Customs & IP Enforcement:
• Registered trademarks with UAE Customs to combat counterfeit imports.
• Supported enforcement actions and represented clients in public prosecution cases related to IP infringement.

Client-Focused Legal Solutions
• Worked closely with UAE authorities including the Ministry of Economy and Customs to ensure compliance and process efficiency.
• Delivered tailored legal strategies, transparent pricing models, and responsive support for international and regional clients.
• Successfully managed large IP portfolios.

• Managed the preparation, submission, and maintenance of trademark applications in adherence to legal standards and client specifications.
• Drafted and reviewed various legal documents including Appeals, Notices of Opposition, Counterstatement, Deeds of Assignments, and Powers of Attorney.
• Ensured timely handling of administrative tasks such as filings, renewals, assignments, change of names, and responses to office actions.
• Provided clear guidance and regular updates to clients regarding trademark registration processes and application statuses.
• Coordinated effectively with agents in the GCC and Middle East, issuing clear instructions for seamless trademark registration and compliance.
• Attended investigations and collaborated with authorities during raids to safeguard trademarks from infringement, particularly with the DED.
• Oversaw comprehensive registration of trademarks with UAE Customs to prevent unauthorized imports of counterfeit goods.
• Facilitated client visits to the Notary Public for the processing of legal documents related to trademark matters.
• Organized and maintained trademark application records within internal databases to ensure efficient document retrieval and management.

• Prepare and maintain trademark applications.
• Follow up on application processes with officials.
• Prepare and review Appeals, Notices of Opposition, and Counterstatement.
• Draft Deeds of Assignments and Power of Attorneys.
• Handle filings, renewals, assignments, name changes, and responses to office actions.
• Inform and guide clients through the registration process.
• Coordinate instructions to agents in the GCC and Middle East for trademark registration.
• Maintain trademark registrations across all UAE Customs.
• Attend investigations and raids by the DED to protect client trademarks from infringement.
• Prepare and maintain patent applications.
• Manage annuity reminders in the UAE and GCC.
• Advise clients on deadlines for supporting documents and annuity fees.
• Accompany clients to the Notary Public to ensure document processing.
• Organize and upload trademark and patent applications into the database.
• Build and maintain relationships with officials at the Ministry of Economy in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Notary Public.

• Provided comprehensive administrative support to legal and trademark departments.
• Worked on special projects as assigned, ensuring timely completion and accuracy.
• Conducted online trademark searches, evaluated results, and reported to clients on mark availability for use and registration.
• Prepared and maintained trademark, service mark, and copyright applications.
• Managed filing, renewals, assignments, change of names, and responses to office actions.
• Prepared and maintained patent applications, ensuring compliance with deadlines and requirements.
• Followed up with annuity deadlines for patent maintenance in accordance with UAE and GCC regulations.
• Organized, filed, and scanned official documents according to records and contract management procedures.

• Liaise and network with a range of stakeholders including customers, colleagues, and suppliers.
• Analyzed ratings and programming features of competitors to evaluate the effectiveness of marketing strategies.
• Established production schedules and communicated project status to stakeholders.
• Organize and attend events such as conferences, promotions and exhibitions.
• Developed contingency plans and alternative solutions for all projects.