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Overview

International IP firm Rouse is one of the leading firms to instruct on IP protection matters in the UAE and wider Middle East and North Africa region. The firm’s trade mark registration and enforcement expertise covers the Gulf Cooperation Council region. The firm recently collaborated with Inngot to launch an online IP management toolkit. Managing IP reported that a UK private equity firm bought a 35% stake in Rouse in July 2022.

Partner Bassel El Turk acts as the country manager, while Sara Holder heads up the firm’s patent operations in the region. Holder is also the global co-head of the firm’s patent and technology practice. In its UAE team are experienced IP practitioners who specialise in patent filing work; they include Paul Muscat and Samantha Grainger. Grainger is also an expert in handling transactional matters.

Former leader Chad Dowle, who is now based in Hong Kong, heads up the firm’s media and digital practice. Sinead Quigley is a legal consultant who specialises in trade mark portfolio management.

Testimonial

2024/2025

"They are approachable and knowledgeable."

"Rouse operates across various regions, boasting a diversified team with members hailing from different legal backgrounds. This diversity empowers them with a comprehensive understanding of various legal systems, enabling them to adeptly identify and address clients' needs with the goal of delivering high-quality legal services. The team possesses an exceptional depth of knowledge across all aspects of intellectual property rights. Their specialization in specific areas within IP allows them to offer highly customized services, whether it be providing opinions or devising strategic courses of action. Moreover, the team exhibits remarkable responsiveness and consistently delivers innovative, out-of-the-box solutions."

2023

"The firm is exceptional and the team is earnest and professional."

"We appreciate their responsiveness."

"We value their honesty and competence."

"Rouse understands the client strategy and works diligently towards it."

"The team has a very deep understanding of all IP rights. Their specialisation in specific matters in IP enables them to provide a very tailored service, whether it is opinion or course of action. The team is very responsive and provides out-of-the-box solutions."

"They are flexible, knowledgeable of the difficult legal systems, and client-oriented."

"They understand our needs and meet our expectations."

"Rouse delivers a consistently high quality of client care by a team of seasoned IP professionals. It is responsive and efficient. The advice given is immensely practical and timely."

"They are swift and accurate."

"They provide excellent services and prompt response."

"We appreciate their prompt and helpful reply to our inquiry."

2022 client testimonials

"Highly engaged and provides pragmatic legal advice that can be applied by creative teams in advertising."

Patent

Patent case studies show the firm advised United Arab Emirates University and Huda Beauty on patent protection and strategy. Rami Filfil departed the firm in March 2021.