HENGAM Law Firm is pleased to have contributed the Iran chapter to the Legal 500 Country Comparative Guides 2026: Patent Litigation.
Authored by Shahnoosh Haeri, Managing Partner, and Sadegh Shamshiri, Head of Litigation, the chapter provides a practical overview of patent litigation in Iran, addressing the legal framework under the Industrial Property Protection Act (2024) and the conduct of proceedings before Iranian courts.
Through 32 questions and answers, the chapter examines patent infringement and validity, expert evidence, interim injunctions, damages and appeals. It offers patent owners, in-house counsel and international practitioners a reference for understanding the enforcement of patent rights in Iran.
Read the Iran chapter on Legal 500. A PDF copy is also available below.
Sadegh Shamshiri
Sadegh leads on legal strategy and represents high-profile clients in IP litigation and enforcement — across trademarks, patents, designs, copyright, and domain names, including complex multi-jurisdictional disputes.