Mayssaa AL-Hajjar

English Law: Keep calm and mind the precedent

In May Law Update’s edition, we examined the continued relevance of English law across MENA jurisdictions and why it remains a cornerstone of commercial transactions, dispute resolution, and cross-border deal structuring.

From the Dubai Court’s recognition of Without Prejudice communications to anti-sandbagging clauses, ESG, joint ventures, and the classification of warranties, our contributors explore how English legal concepts are being applied, interpreted, and adapted in a regional context.

With expert insight across sectors, including capital markets, corporate acquisitions, and estate planning, this issue underscores that familiarity with English law is no longer optional for businesses in MENA. It is essential.

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On 2025

Legal Updates in
Middle East & North Africa

2025 is set to be a game-changer for the MENA region, with legal and regulatory shifts from 2024 continuing to reshape its economic landscape. Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, Iraq, Qatar, and Bahrain are all implementing groundbreaking reforms in sustainable financing, investment laws, labor regulations, and dispute resolution. As the region positions itself for deeper global integration, businesses must adapt to a rapidly evolving legal environment.

Our Eyes on 2025 publication provides essential insights and practical guidance on the key legal updates shaping the year ahead—equipping you with the knowledge to stay ahead in this dynamic market.

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Mayssaa AL-Hajjar

IP Account Manager

Biography

Mayssaa AL-Hajjar is a Patent Account Manager, based in the UAE. She supports the regional team in delivering innovation, patents, and industrial property (3IP) services to our clients across the region in the most efficient manner.

Mayssaa manages the administrative process, patent accounts and procedures related to the registration and clearance of industrial property registration applications in the MENA region, including patents, industrial designs, and plant varieties. She assists in the preparation and filing of these applications in all countries, conducts patent/design searches, monitors the status, validity, and expiry dates of patents and designs and ensures the renewal and maintenance of IP registrations.

Practical experiences include:

As an experienced IP Account Manager, Mayssaa oversees the daily operations of our advanced IP management software. Her expertise ensures the efficient management of all client matters, leveraging the full capabilities of our system to streamline workflows and tasks while enhancing team visibility. Mayssaa maintains real-time oversight of both upcoming and past deadlines, allowing her to effectively track and manage all aspects of client matters.

Overseeing the process of managing and updating the patent filing and documentation system by maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of all IP assets and related activities.

Educating employees and stakeholders on the importance of IP in general and providing training on patent-related issues in particular.

Recent Experience

Participation in the Advanced Patent Examination Training Program organized by the United States Patent and Trademark Office in Virginia, USA
Participation in the Regional Seminar on Patent Publication in National Offices and Examples of Patent Search in Casablanca, Morocco
Participation in a Regional Workshop on the International Patent Classification (IPC) for Patent Offices in the Arab Region in Amman, Jordan
Participation in the Second WIPO Regional Meeting on South-South Cooperation in the Field of Patents, Trademarks, Geographical Indications, Industrial Designs and Enforcement in Cairo, Egypt
WIPO Advanced Training of trainer’s (TOT) program on effective Intellectual Property Asset Management by small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs)