United Trademark & Patent Services

With a legacy spanning over 75 years, United Trademark & Patent Services (UTMPS) is one of the most experienced and regionally integrated firms specialising in intellectual property law across the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa. From its roots in South Asia and Middle East to its present-day global reach , the firm has evolved into a full-service IP practice, offering end-to-end legal, strategic, and enforcement solutions to innovators, businesses, and governments.

UTMPS is trusted by a diverse client base ranging from Fortune 200 corporations and global conglomerates to regional SMEs, public sector bodies, and leading law firms seeking local counsel support. The firm’s long-standing client relationships span industries such as pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, luxury, automotive, technology, media, retail, and energy. This cross-sector expertise, combined with our nuanced understanding of regional legal systems, allows us to provide commercially focused, jurisdiction-specific advice at every stage of the intellectual property lifecycle.

As a thought leader in IP, UTMPS frequently contributes to regional policy discussions, provides training to enforcement authorities, and supports government-led initiatives aimed at strengthening IP ecosystems. With multilingual professionals, in-house legal and technical experts, and dedicated local teams on the ground, the firm ensures agile response times and high success rates, even in jurisdictions with complex legal frameworks.

Whether acting as a regional hub for multinational portfolio management or leading enforcement campaigns in challenging markets, UTMPS remains a strategic partner for safeguarding innovation and brand equity.

• Trademark filing, prosecution, and litigation
• Patent drafting, filing, and prosecution
• Copyright and industrial design protection
• Anti-counterfeiting and enforcement actions
• IP transactions, licensing, and franchising
• Domain name disputes
• IP portfolio management
• Company formation and brand strategy
• Plant breeders’ rights
• Training and workshops for authorities

South Asia: Afghanistan | Bangladesh | Bhutan | India | Nepal | Pakistan | Sri Lanka

Middle East: Bahrain | Iraq | Jordan | Kuwait | Lebanon | Oman | Qatar | Saudi Arabia | Turkey | United Arab Emirates | Yemen

Africa: Algeria | Djibouti | Egypt | Ethiopia | Kenya | Libya | Morocco | Nigeria | Sudan | Tanzania (Tanganyika/Zanzibar) | Tunisia | Uganda

Chairman: Muhammad Farrukh Irfan Khan

Senior Partners: Muhammad Yawar Irfan Khan, Hasan Irfan Khan

Managing Partner – MENA: Maria Farrukh Irfan Khan

Address: Suite 401-402, Al Hawai Tower, Sheikh Zayed Road, P.O. Box 72430, Dubai, UAE

Contact: +971 4 343 7544

Email: [email protected]