Dr. Alexander Aghayan & Associates
Protecting Innovation. Preserving Legacy.Founded in 1912, Dr. Alexander Aghayan & Associates stands as one of Iran’s oldest and most esteemed law firms dedicated exclusively to Intellectual Property rights. With over a century of uninterrupted legal practice, we serve both domestic and international clients with rigorous legal insight and strategic acumen.
A Century of Leadership in Iranian Intellectual Property Law
For over a century, Dr. Alexander Aghayan & Associates has been at the forefront of intellectual property law in Iran, shaping its foundations and securing the nation’s first patent in 1931. Building on this legacy, we continue to deliver principled, precise and practical IP solutions for inventors, enterprises, research institutions and global corporations. Our multilingual team—fluent in Farsi, English, French and Arabic—ensures clear and culturally sensitive communication with clients and partners worldwide. Rooted in tradition yet responsive to the demands of a globalized legal environment, we remain committed to providing legally sound, strategically aligned and globally effective counsel that protects intellectual assets across industries and jurisdictions.
Areas of Practice
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Trademarks
We offer end-to-end trademark solutions, including:
• Availability searches and registrability assessments
• Filing and prosecution before the Iranian Intellectual Property Office (IIPO) and under the Madrid Protocol
• Opposition and cancellation proceedings
• Renewals, assignments, and licensing agreements
• Enforcement through administrative and judicial mechanisms - Industrial Designs
We help secure exclusive rights over product aesthetics:
• Preparation and filing of design applications
• Legal opinions on registrability and scope of protection
• Enforcement against infringements - Recordals & IP Portfolio Management
We assist in the maintenance and administration of IP portfolios:
• Renewals of trademarks and patents
• Recordals of ownership changes, mergers, licenses, and other updates
- Patents & Utility Models
Our patent practice combines technical precision with legal depth:
• Drafting, filing, and prosecution of patent applications
• National and international filings under the PCT
• Patentability opinions and freedom-to-operate analyses
• Representation in infringement actions and invalidation proceedings
- Domain Name Protection
We provide strategic advisory and enforcement services in the digital space:
• Domain name registration and portfolio management
• Dispute resolution under UDRP and Iranian law
• Counsel on digital brand protection - Enforcement & Litigation
Our litigation practice is focused on effective, results-driven enforcement:
• Cease and desist communications and pre-litigation strategy
• Representation in administrative enforcement before the IIPO
• Judicial litigation in IP disputes
• Anti-counterfeiting actions in coordination with Customs and regulatory authorities
Our diverse client portfolio includes:
- Startups and SMEs in emerging technologies
- Multinational corporations operating in or entering the Iranian market
- Independent inventors, artists, and creators
- Academic and research institutions
- International IP firms seeking local expertise
- Pharmaceutical, media, and e-commerce enterprises
