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Africa to Asia: Legal Narratives of Change and Continuity
This Edition of Law Update, From Africa to Asia: Legal Narratives of Change and Continuity, takes you on a journey through dynamic markets.
Africa is undergoing a tech-driven transformation, overcoming regulatory challenges while its startup ecosystem thrives. India’s legal framework is evolving rapidly, keeping pace with its expanding economy and diverse business environment.
We also dive into China’s regulatory shifts, particularly how they are shaping investments in the MENA region, and explore Korea’s innovative global partnerships, which are driving advancements in industries across the UAE and beyond.
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Hala El Sbay
Patent Portfolio Manager
Biography
Hala El Sbay is a Patent Portfolio Manager in the Innovation & Patents practice in Egypt.
Hala manages patent prosecution and procurement, as well as opposition, appeals and post grant/rejection proceedings in front of the Egypt Patent Office and other administrative bodies in Egypt. She assists in managing and handling all actions related to the assigned patent portfolios, handling patent prosecution and filing and examination of patent applications in the Arab countries. Hala prepares and files patent applications, formality documents, and responses to office actions, publications and payment of official fees, processing, docketing and reporting notifications from patent offices.
Recent Experience
- Managing the patent portfolio of multi-national organizations in the healthcare and life sciences sector
- Handling the patent prosecution including patent filing and examination of patent applications in the Arab countries
- Managing, preparing, and/or filing patent applications, formality documents, responses to office actions, publications and payment of official fees, processing, docketing and reporting notifications from patent offices
- Managing admin work such as docketing and reviewing the invoices with respect to the assigned patent portfolio(s)
- Conducting regular meetings and seminars to clients for ensuring client satisfaction and engagement, applying best management practices and high quality standards to ensure client satisfaction and retention
Language(s)
- English
- Arabic
Education
2009 – Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry – Tanta University
2010 – Diploma in Analytical Biochemistry – Al Menoufia University
2019 – Masters degree in Biochemistry – Ain Shams University
2021- Masters degree in Intellectual Property Law – Helwan University
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