IP Client Strategies in the Middle East and Africa is an authoritative, insider"s perspective on key strategies for representing intellectual property clients in the Middle East and Africa. Featuring partners from law firms throughout the Middle East and Africa, including top attorneys from Israel, Nigeria, and South Africa, these experts guide the reader through the history and development of IP law in these regions and discuss recent trends, proposed changes, and current controversies that local and international attorneys should be aware of. These top lawyers reveal their advice on obtaining evidence, managing client expectations and timelines, avoiding risk, and completing due diligence. From working within a changing political and legal landscape to dealing with regional issues such as counterfeiting, these authors discuss the unique aspects of handling IP cases in these regions of the world. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts around the keys to navigating IP law in the Middle East and Africa. Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business intelligence from C-Level executives and lawyers (Chairman, CEO, CFO, CMO, Partner) from the world"s most respected companies and firms nationwide. Each chapter is comparable to an essay/thought leadership piece and is a future-oriented look at where an industry, profession, or topic is heading and the most important issues for the future. Each author has been selected based upon their experience and C-level standing within the professional community. Chapters Include: 1. Sa"ar Plinner, Partner and Founder, Plinner & Co. "Litigation Strategies in Israel: New Challenges under Israeli IP Law" 2. Uche Nwokocha, Partner, Aluko & Oyebode "The Growth and Development of IP Law in Nigeria" 3. Gene Kleinhendler, Senior Partner, and Renana Dolev-Harel, Head of IP Department Gross, Kleinhendler, Hodak, Halevy, Greenberg & Co. "IP Law Challenges in Israel: New Strategies for Emerging Environments" 4. Ladi Taiwo, Managing Partner and Chair of Corporate Law, IP, and Investment Regulation Departments, Abdulai, Taiwo & Co. "IP Law in Nigeria: New Trends and Challenges" 5. Alexis Apostolidis, Partner, Adams & Adams "IP Law in South Africa: Key Cases and Issues" 6. Lookman Durosinmi-Etti, Senior Partner, Folasade Laniyan, Partner, and Obafemi Agaba, Attorney, Jackson, Etti & Edu Nigerian "IP Law Case Strategies and Successes" 7. Kfir Luzzatto, Senior Partner, Luzzatto & Luzzatto "The Continuous Evolution of Israeli IP Law" 8. Tola Oshobi, Partner and Head of Litigation Department, Babalakin & Co. "IP Strategies in Nigeria" 9. David Gilat, Senior Partner, Advocate, and Patent Attorney, Reinhold Cohn and Partners and Gilat, Bareket & Co. "IP Law in Israel: An Overview" 10. Neil Wilkof, Partner and Head of IP and Information Technology Department, Herzog, Fox & Neeman "Navigating IP Law in Israel" Appendices are included.