Hassane is a founding partner of Shield Advocates with over 18 years of professional experience in the field of Intellectual Property (IP) law. His extensive practice encompasses the full spectrum of IP rights, including trademarks and trademark prosecution, trade secrets, industrial designs, patents and patent prosecution, copyrights, literary and artistic works, software registration, plant varieties, and geographical indications.
Hassane is renowned for his expertise in brand protection, and IP infringement cases, representing numerous local and international clients in various trademark disputes, anti-counterfeiting efforts, and copyright infringement cases.
A key aspect of Hassane's practice involves conducting and supervising comprehensive market investigations, leading anti-counterfeiting campaigns, and implementing border measures. His efforts have consistently yielded excellent results, including successful raids and significant seizures of counterfeit goods. Known for his adept negotiation skills, Hassane has achieved high settlement rates with infringers, avoiding protracted legal battles.
Hassane has also played a pivotal role in the development of IP case law in Egypt, securing court judgments that have set important precedents in the interpretation and enforcement of the Egyptian Intellectual Property Law. His notable achievements include obtaining several favorable judgments that affirm the well-known status of his clients' trademarks.
Network Memberships: INTA, Global Advisory Council - Middle East, Anti-Counterfeiting Committee, AIPPI
