Hashim Wafa is a Founding Partner at Legacy Partners. He holds a Masters in Law and is a qualified Company Secretary from the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).
He has over 13 years of expertise in Corporate and Commercial Laws, Technology Laws, and Global Intellectual Property Laws. He helps businesses protect and manage their valuable IP assets worldwide, navigate complex transactions and mergers, draft and negotiate contracts, comply with legal and regulatory requirements, and resolve disputes through arbitration.
He also has in-depth knowledge of the legal framework for charitable and non-profit organisations. He is passionate about leveraging his expertise to enable his clients to achieve their goals and grow their businesses.
By Hashim Wafa, Corporate & Cross-Border IP Lawyer at Legacy Partners – Trademark & IP Services. Published on July 28, 2026 Saudi Arabia has formally acceded to the Madrid Protocol, the international treaty that allows trademark owners to seek protection in multiple countries through a single application. The Kingdom deposited its instrument of accession with […]
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What Is UK Trademark Registration and Why Does It Matter? UK trademark registration is the process of formally protecting a brand name, logo, slogan, or combined mark with the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) under the Trade Marks Act 1994. Once registered, the owner holds exclusive rights to use the mark for the goods and […]
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For decades, franchising in Saudi Arabia operated in a legal grey zone.Franchise relationships were governed by general commercial, agency, and contract principles, with no dedicated legislation. That changed on October 8, 2019, with Royal Decree No. M/22, which introduced the Kingdom’s first dedicated Franchise Law. The KSA Franchise Law 2019, together with its Implementing Regulations […]
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Expanding your brand into the Gulf Cooperation Council? GCC trademark registration is not a paperwork detail. It is the legal foundation that determines whether you actually own your brand name in one of the world’s fastest-growing consumer markets. The GCC, comprising the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman, represents a combined consumer market […]
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WIPO Madrid v. National Route: Which One for International Trademark Registration? One of the most common questions businesses ask today is: “How do I register my trademark globally?” In an era driven by e-commerce, cross-border trade, and globally integrated supply chains, protecting your brand internationally is no longer optional—it is a strategic necessity. However, a […]
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Introduction The registration of a trademark under the Trade Marks Act, 1999 follows a structured and stage-specific process. Once an application is examined and accepted by the Registrar, it is advertised in the Trade Marks Journal, inviting opposition from third parties. Section 21 of the Act provides that any person may oppose the registration of […]
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In February, Taylor Swift’s intellectual property holding company, TAS Rights Management, LLC, initiated formal trademark opposition proceedings against United States trademark application no. 99170193, filed by Cathay Home Inc.. The opposition—filed on 11 February and currently ongoing—relies on two core legal grounds under U.S. trademark law: Likelihood of confusion under Section 2(d) of the Trademark […]
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