Intellectual Property Rights and Patents

Through a specialized team, the office registers intellectual property rights. The office’s role in this field includes registering trademarks, protecting them from infringement, preserving

copyright and publishing rights, and providing legal services in preparing and drafting licensing agreements for the use of trademarks, copyrights, and patents with the competent authorities. It also represents the office’s clients before objection and grievance committees at the relevant administrative bodies and before the judiciary and handles all disputes arising from the infringement of intellectual property rights.

We promise you an administrative and technical structure dedicated to your satisfaction and in your best interest, through the office’s highly qualified lawyers and staff, while maintaining

complete confidentiality of your company’s information.

Presented to Your Excellency

Consultant/MichaelMorrisBoulos

Lawyer at the Court of Cassation and Supreme Constitutional Court Consultant in International Arbitration, Ain Shams University

Consultant in Diplomatic and Consular Relations

Member of the Oxford International Centre, in accordance with UN Law

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of intellectual property can be registered and protected in Egypt?

Egypt’s Intellectual Property Law (Law No. 82 of 2002) provides comprehensive protection for a wide range of IP assets. Registrable IP rights include patents, utility models, trademarks, industrial designs, layout designs of integrated circuits, and plant varieties. Copyright and undisclosed information (trade secrets) are also protected under the law, though they do not require registration to establish rights. Our firm handles the full spectrum of registration, prosecution, and enforcement services for all these IP categories.

How does the patent application process work in Egypt, and what are the recent fee changes?

Patent applications are filed with the Egyptian Patent Office, which was the first in the African, Arab, and Middle Eastern regions to be designated as an International Searching Authority. The process involves filing, formal examination, substantive examination, and grant. In October 2025, the Egyptian Intellectual Property Authority (EGIPA) issued Decree No. 138 of 2025, introducing significant fee increases — for example, search fees increased from EGP 2,000 to EGP 7,000 (a 250% increase), and filing fees rose from EGP 50 to EGP 200. New services fees were also introduced, including assignment (EGP 10,000) and licensing (EGP 10,000). Our firm guides clients through every stage, ensuring compliance with both Egyptian and international requirements.

What legal actions can be taken against trademark infringement in Egypt?

Trademark owners have several enforcement mechanisms under Egyptian law. Ownership is established by “first use of the mark” in the market, though registration is necessary for enforcement and serves as proof of ownership. Registered owners can: (1) oppose the registration of identical or similar trademarks; (2) initiate raids against traders of counterfeit products; (3) file trademark imitation misdemeanor charges; and (4) seek compensation for damages and lost profits. Well-known trademarks enjoy even broader protection, with the status determined at the court’s discretion. Our IP litigation team represents clients before the Egyptian Civil Courts, Economic Courts, and the Egyptian Patent Office.

How does the firm assist with copyright protection and disputes?

Copyright in Egypt is automatically protected upon first publication or prior submission, without requiring registration. However, registration provides critical evidentiary benefits. Copyrightable works include books, scripts, software code, drawings, cartoon characters, and creative shapes — each registered with the relevant sector (e.g., software codes with the National Library, artistic works with the Fine Arts Sector at the Supreme Council of Culture). Recent EGIPA fee updates (Decree No. 141 of 2025) increased filing fees from EGP 200 to EGP 1,000, among other changes. Our firm assists with copyright registration, licensing agreements, enforcement against unauthorized use, and litigation in copyright disputes.

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