Nevin Jacob Koshy

Nevin Jacob Koshy is a partner and has been head of the patent and design department of United Trademark & Patent Services, a regional IP firm, since 2010. Prior to this position, he worked as a research scientist and an IP consultant for a number of reputable companies, including in a technology transfer department in the United Kingdom.

Nevin Jacob Koshy is a member of the Executive Board/Board of Directors of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Chapter of the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI). His focus areas are patent, design, and copyright protection locally, regionally, and internationally. He is also involved in trademark filing and prosecution matters for his clients. He is actively involved in IP training sessions and is a sought-after speaker at regional and international conferences. He is active in various international intellectual property organizations, including their sub-committees and advisory committees, such as INTA, AIPLA, AIPPI, FICPI, CIPA, and APAA.

Mr. Koshy has successfully overseen the prosecution of over 15,000 IP rights worldwide for his clients, ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. He counsels clients on both contentious and non-contentious issues and often uses his negotiation skills to resolve matters amicably.

His responsibilities as head of the department involve managing a global client portfolio, which leads him to work across at least five time zones daily—a task made easier by his knowledge and understanding of several languages and cultures.

He has been nominated by the Dubai Chamber for the Golden Visa for exceptional talents and his contribution to the IP community, which has been overseen by the UAE Prime Minister’s Office. He has been awarded numerous accolades, including the recent recognition in the IAM Strategy 300 – The World’s Leading IP Strategists.

In his limited spare time, he loves to disconnect and reflect.