International Center for Law & Intellectual Property and Arbitration (ICLIPA)

Name

International Center for Law & Intellectual Property and Arbitration (ICLIPA)

Legal name

International Center For Law, Intellectual Property & Arbitration (ICLIPA)

Website

https://iclipa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Legal Services (5411)

SIC

Patent Owners & Lessors (6794)

akta.pro primary industry

IP Compliance, Anti-Counterfeiting & Enforcement (BPAHAMAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

IP Filing, Annuities & Renewals Administration (BPAHAMAJ)

Keywords

• Intellectual property law
• Trademark registration
• Patent registration
• Commercial arbitration
• Legal translation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Cairo

HQ country

Egypt

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Legal Services - Professional Fees: Traditional legal service fees for intellectual property registration, litigation, corporate services, arbitration, and legal translation. Fees structured with competitive pricing offering cost-savings compared to conventional law firms.
2. Debt Collection - No Win No Fee: Debt recovery and litigation services with contingency-based compensation where fees are charged only upon successful recovery of outstanding amounts. Commission is charged on the recovered amount.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

ICLIPA is a full-service Egyptian law firm providing specialized legal services in intellectual property registration (trademarks, patents, industrial designs, plant varieties, copyright and domain names), IP litigation and anti-counterfeiting enforcement, arbitration, corporate establishment and advisory, technology transfer contracts, legal translation, and contingency-based debt collection. The firm represents international companies before Egyptian courts and administrative bodies to register, protect, and enforce IP rights, and serves foreign investors forming Egyptian entities.

Product overview

ICLIPA is a full-service Egyptian law firm established in 2010, providing legal services primarily focused on intellectual property registration, litigation, and corporate matters. The firm operates through distinct service modules covering trademark, patent, industrial design, plant variety, and copyright registration, complemented by IP litigation, arbitration, corporate establishment, technology transfer contracts, legal translation, and debt collection services. The portfolio functions as an integrated legal services offering where specialized IP registration services are supported by enforcement litigation and advisory practices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Trademark Registration Trademark filing, registration, renewals, recordal of assignments, license agreements, and name/address changes for trademark owners seeking protection under Egyptian law. Aimed at brand owners, international companies, and local businesses requiring trademark protection in Egypt.
• Patent Registration Patent registration and protection services including PCT national phase applications, filing procedures, and prosecution before the Egyptian Patent Office. Intended for inventors, research-driven companies, and international patent owners seeking protection in Egypt.
• Industrial Designs Registration Registration of 3D forms and compositions as industrial designs, with a 10-year protection period extendable by 5 years. Serves designers, manufacturers, and brand owners seeking design protection in Egypt.
• Plant Varieties Protection Protection of plant varieties derived inside or outside Egypt under Article 189 of Egyptian Law 82/2002, registered in the special protected plant varieties register. Aimed at agricultural breeders, agribusiness companies, and research institutions.
• Copyright & Domain Name Registration Registration of copyrights for literary, musical, artistic works, and software programs, plus domain name registration through the Egyptian Universities Network (EUN) channel. Intended for creators, software developers, publishers, and brand owners needing digital asset protection.
• IP Litigation Comprehensive IP litigation services including cancellation actions based on non-use or bad faith, nullification of administrative decisions from the Trademark/Patent Office, anti-counterfeiting and infringement enforcement, and customs authority coordination. Represents international and domestic IP owners before Egyptian civil, criminal, and administrative courts.
• Arbitration Arbitration services for civil and commercial dispute resolution, drafting of arbitration clauses in contracts, and representation in arbitration proceedings under Egyptian Law No. 27/1994. Serves businesses and individuals engaged in trade, IP, and civil transaction disputes.
• Legal Translation Professional legal translation services delivered by legally-trained translators for submission to legal entities, with emphasis on precision and accuracy for court and administrative filings. Aimed at law firms, businesses, and individuals needing certified Arabic/English legal translations.
• Debt Collection Debt recovery and litigation services on a No Win No Fee basis, with commission charged only on successfully recovered amounts. Covers shipping, logistics, marine, trading, contracting, recruitment, and individual claims. Serves businesses and individuals seeking recovery of unpaid invoices or amounts.
• Corporate Services Corporate legal services including establishment of limited liability companies, joint stock companies, foreign branches, and representation offices, plus partnership agreements, distribution agreements, employment contracts, bankruptcy and liquidation representation, and tax planning. Intended for foreign investors and companies entering or operating in Egypt.
• Transfer of Technology Contracts Preparation and drafting of technology transfer contracts including license agreements, exploitation contracts, and confidentiality agreements under Egyptian Trade Law No. 17/1999. Serves technology licensors, licensees, and joint venture partners operating in or with Egypt.

Quantifiable outcome

• Response to client inquiries within 24-48 hours
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• World Bank (Doing Business Project)moderateOthersICLIPA is one of the contributors to the World Bank's Doing Business measuring and business regulations project for Egypt. This contributor status indicates the firm's recognized expertise in business regulations and the legal framework affecting business operations in Egypt.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Abu-Ghazaleh Intellectual Property (AGIP): One of the largest IP service firms in the Arab world, offering trademark, patent, and design filing, prosecution, and IP enforcement across MENA. Directly comparable to ICLIPA on the IP registration, anti-counterfeiting, and litigation value chain in the same regional market.
• Shalakany Law Office: One of Egypt's oldest full-service law firms with a notable IP practice alongside corporate, arbitration, and dispute resolution. Comparable on the legal-services mix including IP litigation and arbitration serving multinationals in Egypt.
• Saba & Co Intellectual Property: Regional IP boutique operating across the Middle East and North Africa with trademark and patent filing, prosecution, and enforcement services. Closely comparable in service mix and customer base (international IP owners needing local counsel in MENA jurisdictions).
• Nadeem Tarada & Co. (TCA): IP boutique focused on trademark, copyright, and patent protection across the MENA region. Comparable service mix and target clients (multinational IP owners) in adjacent MENA markets.
• Selim El Behery & Partners (IP House): Egyptian IP boutique providing trademark, patent, design, and copyright registration and enforcement. Direct competitor in the Egyptian IP filing and litigation segment.
• Bahaa Eldin Waly IP Studio: Egyptian intellectual property boutique specializing in trademark, patent, and design registration and enforcement. Direct competitor for the same international clients seeking IP protection in Egypt.
• ZAAFAR & Partners Intellectual Property: Regional IP firm offering trademark, patent, and design services with presence in the Middle East and Africa. Direct competitor for IP filing and enforcement mandates across the region.
• Helmy, Hamza & Partners (member of Baker McKenzie): Leading Egyptian law firm with full corporate, IP, and dispute resolution practices, affiliated with Baker McKenzie. Comparable for international enterprises needing Egyptian counsel across IP and corporate matters.

Broad incumbents

• Al Tamimi & Company: Largest law firm in the Middle East with extensive IP, corporate, and arbitration practices across MENA. Overlaps with ICLIPA on IP enforcement and arbitration but serves a much broader client portfolio and has significantly larger headcount.
• Dennemeyer Group: Global IP service provider offering patent and trademark annuity payments, renewals, and IP management software. Adjacent to ICLIPA's filing/renewal practice but operates as an incumbent global platform rather than a local law firm.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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