HENGAM Law Firm
Tehran, Iran
HENGAM is a full-service intellectual property and litigation firm in Tehran, founded in 2012, acting as Iranian counsel to international rights holders and their advisers. The firm covers the complete life of an industrial property right under Iran's Industrial Property Protection Act — clearance and registration, renewal and recordal, opposition and cancellation, customs recordation and anti-counterfeiting, and litigation before Iran's specialised courts and the Appeal Board.
HENGAM has built one of the few English-language references on Iranian industrial property law. The firm publishes the full English text of the Industrial Property Protection Act — all 150 articles, with commentary — at hengamlaw.com, alongside practical guidance on filing deadlines, official fees, and instructing Iranian counsel.
Practice Areas
Trademarks & Unfair Competition — clearance searches, filing and prosecution, Madrid Protocol designations and refusal responses, opposition, non-use cancellation, renewal, and enforcement against infringement and passing off.
Patents & Utility Models — drafting and prosecution, PCT national-phase entry, portfolio management and annuities, and utility model applications under Iran's Industrial Property Protection Act.
Industrial Design — registration, prosecution, renewal, and enforcement of design rights, with market monitoring to catch infringement early.
Anti-Counterfeiting & Customs — customs recordation, market surveillance and trademark watch, seizure and enforcement actions, and online and domain-name takedowns.
IP Transactions & Due Diligence — drafting and recordal of licensing and assignment agreements, changes of name and address, and IP due diligence for cross-border transactions and M&A.
Trade Secrets — protection of confidential know-how through contractual and policy measures, and enforcement in cases of misappropriation.
Litigation — IP, commercial, and unfair-competition disputes before Iran's specialised courts and the Appeal Board, and recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in Iran.
Clients
HENGAM acts as Iranian correspondent counsel to law firms and brand owners across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, including Fortune Global 500 companies. The firm manages trademark, patent, and industrial design portfolios end to end — filing, renewal, recordal, and watch — and represents rights holders in contentious proceedings, working to the timelines, docketing standards, and reporting expectations of sophisticated foreign counsel. Working languages: English and Persian.
Iranian correspondent counsel for foreign rights holders. Registration · Renewals · Oppositions · Anti-Counterfeiting · IP Litigation · Tehran.
About HENGAM Law Firm
Founded in 2010
5 people in their team
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Practice areas
HENGAM is a Tehran-based boutique law firm specialising exclusively in intellectual property. The firm covers the full lifecycle of IP rights in Iran — from registration and prosecution through litigation and transactional work — serving as the Iranian correspondent counsel for law firms and brand owners across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. All services are delivered under Iran's 2024 Law on the Protection of Industrial Property by a team of dedicated IP specialists.
Services
- Trademarks — clearance searches, filing, prosecution, opposition, Appeal Board appeals, and court proceedings
- Patents & Utility Models — national filings, PCT national-phase entries, prosecution, annuity management, and portfolio strategy
- Industrial Designs — registration, prosecution, market monitoring, and enforcement
- IP Litigation — trademark and patent disputes, unfair competition actions, and enforcement before Iranian courts
- IP Licensing — drafting and negotiating licence agreements for foreign rights holders operating in Iran
- Trade Secrets — identifying confidential assets, structuring protections, and pursuing remedies for misappropriation
HENGAM represents clients in commercial disputes and litigation before Iranian courts, handling matters from pre-litigation strategy through to final judgment and enforcement. The firm advises on contract disputes, breach of commercial agreements, debt recovery, and cross-border enforcement of foreign arbitral awards — an area of particular relevance for international clients with counterparties or assets in Iran. Combining rigorous legal analysis with direct courtroom advocacy, HENGAM acts as a reliable local partner for foreign law firms and in-house counsel who require experienced representation in Iranian proceedings.
Services
- Commercial Litigation — contract disputes, breach of agreement claims, and debt recovery before Iranian courts
- Arbitration Award Enforcement — recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in Iran
- Pre-Litigation Advisory — risk assessment, dispute strategy, and settlement negotiation
- Cross-Border Disputes — acting as Iranian correspondent counsel for foreign firms with contentious matters in Iran
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Our Partners and Associates
Sadegh Shamshiri is the Managing Partner of HENGAM, where he leads the firm's intellectual property and commercial litigation practice. He advises a broad range of clients on trademark prosecution and enforcement, patent strategy, industrial design protection, and IP disputes before Iranian courts and the Appeal Board. His practice extends to commercial litigation and the enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in Iran, making him a trusted point of contact for international law firms and multinational companies seeking experienced local counsel.
He is recognised for combining technical legal precision with a commercially pragmatic approach — qualities that have made him a preferred Iranian counsel for foreign firms navigating a complex and often unfamiliar jurisdiction.
Shahnoosh Haeri is a Senior Partner at HENGAM. She focuses on corporate and IP litigation, and represents clients in trademark and patent disputes before Iranian courts, handling matters from initial case assessment through to judgment and enforcement. Her practice covers a broad range of contentious IP work, including opposition proceedings, infringement actions, and the resolution of complex commercial disputes with an intellectual property dimension.
Haeri works closely with the firm's international correspondent clients, managing active patent portfolios, overseeing annuity obligations, and coordinating PCT national-phase filings on behalf of foreign rights holders. Known for her precise and responsive approach, she has become a key point of contact for law firms and brand owners who require reliable and timely handling of their Iranian IP matters.
Case results
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Read moreClient Testimonial:
The entire process was incredibly easy, and your team made everything feel very straightforward. You helped us prepare and submit our application within a tight deadline, and the quick, open communication throughout the process was greatly appreciated. We felt supported from beginning to end, and we’re incredibly happy with the positive outcome and how everything turned out.
Sarah Forrai
Co-Founder
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