Hussain Osman

Transport, Energy & Revolving Synergy

The final Law Update of 2022 is here, and it’s packed full of articles. The double edition features two focus areas, first is a spotlight on Energy and Resources and second we feature a collection of articles on Transport and Logistics. The developments occurring in these sectors in the MENA region are unprecedented and our lawyers cover vast themes for you.

The Energy and Resources focus features topics such as diversifying energy resources, solar PV, mining in the Middle East, renewable energy and green hydrogen. From a transport perspective, we draw attention to the Bahrain metro project, discuss the challenges and remedies associated with the repossession of an aircraft, and there is advice on what to consider should a party vary the terms of a shipping contract.

This edition navigates you through updates from across jurisdictions such as, Oman, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iraq, Qatar, and the UAE. Each article is timely and provides insights into legal issues and cases that are affecting these sectors across the region.

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Hussain Osman

Associate

Biography

Hussain is an Associate in the Innovation & Patents practice, based in Bahrain.

Hussain works closely with international, regional and domestic clients, providing assistance and advice on the protection, licensing and enforcement of innovation, patents, and industrial property (3IP) rights. Hussain is very active in obtaining market insights and intelligence in a broad range of sectors, such as high technology, public policy and industrial R&D, in addition to facilitating high level liaisons with various branches of government and high-ranking individuals across the GCC.

Hussain has authored a number of articles to Al Tamimi’s Law Update, Lexis Nexis and regularly mentors and participates in cross-departmental transactions and matters in light of his previous experience with various regulatory compliance authorities and government advisory councils in Bahrain and the GCC.

Recent Experience

Conducting an IP Audit and assisting with framing an IP prosecution strategy for a Leading American Retailer.
Running a thorough Due Diligence on photovoltaic patent assets portfolio on behalf of one of the Largest keiretsu in Japan in a takeover bid in Oman.
Representing an Indian Sports Public Figure in a Copyright infringement claim in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Acting on behalf of a Spanish Pharmaceutical Company on an administrative appeal process regarding the enforceability of certain clauses in the Patent Cooperation Treaty.
Advising a number of international pharmaceutical entities on procedural patentability requirements in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Advising an American Concrete Manufacturer on a patent infringement, trade secret theft claim in Kuwait and UAE.
Assisting Korea’s Leading Food Culture Company with the registration of several industrial designs in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Representing a British Independent Manufacturer of Luxury Vehicles in Industrial Design and Trademark infringement claim in light of a terminated agency agreement.
Advising a Leading Cloud Computing Platform on local IoT, Radio Communications and privacy regulations.
Representing a Multinational Oil & Gas Oilfield Operator on technical environmental compliance and trade secret protection in Bahrain Energy Services Group.
Negotiating on behalf of American Multinational Technology Company for the purposes of facilitating entry into the Bahraini e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence market.
Advising one of the Largest Aerospace and Defense Manufacturers on Bahrain Tender Board prerequisites and the undertaking of government contracts.
Advising a Swedish Audio Streaming and Media Services Provider on local rules and regulations media innovation and IP consideration regarding live-streaming.
Conducting a wide-scale due-diligence exercise on behalf of a Chinese Short Video Social Platform covering safe harbor rules, work for hire and technical copyright considerations.
Advising a reputable Automobile Manufacturer on rolling out a new autonomous car-maneuvering system.