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Intellectual property
Mehdi Salmouni-Zerhouni is the leading IP boutique in Morocco. Name partner Mehdi Salmouni-Zerhouni founded the firm over 23 years ago and regularly attends international IP conferences. He leads an eight-strong team, which recently advised a Moroccan telecommunications group on a major trade mark issue.
Abu-Ghazaleh Intellectual Property TMP Agents’ Casablanca office is part of a global network of associated firms. The team mainly advises on IP litigation, but also handles trade mark and patent prosecution work. Clients include GlaxoSmithKline and Foot Locker.
Cabinet Aksiman is well known in Morocco for its longstanding dedication to IP. The firm is a member of the Counterfeiting Intelligence Bureau (CIB), and the team, managed by El Mostafa Aksiman, advises on a range of patent and trade mark matters.
Saba & Co has an international network of offices, specialising in defending IP rights. The Casablanca team is particularly active in the areas of trade mark prosecution and registration, attracting instructions from blue-chip multinational brands.
At Bennani & Associés LLP, litigation specialist Abdellah Moustaid handles a number of IP disputes.
Gide Loyrette Nouel – Naciri & Associés assists clients in litigation over counterfeits. The team also has experience in trade mark registration, and advises on IP asset portfolios.
Hajji & Associés handles all areas of IP, including patents, trade marks, copyright and counterfeiting.
Kettani Law Firm is experienced in providing advice on IP and franchising matters, but is particularly strong in patent and brand registration. It also handles contentious IP work.
Patrick Larrivé and Rim Tazi work together on IP cases at UGGC & Associés, advising Moroccan investors on the franchising and brand name licensing of several brands, including luxury clothing labels and hotel groups.