HENGAM

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