Marianne specialises in patent and industrial design prosecution in the MENA region, servicing clients across diverse industry sectors. She has vast experience with patent searches, filings, assignments and maintenance, as well as advising on formality requirements across the MENA region.

Before joining CWB in 2016, Marianne worked in the Lebanon office of a leading Middle Eastern IP firm for over two years, while she also worked in consulting for 12 years.

Education
  • American University of Beirut, Lebanon, MBA, 2011
  • American University of Beirut, Lebanon, BBA, 2006
Languages
  • Arabic
  • English
  • French

Professional Activities

    • Organisation Rank Year Country
      IAM Patent 1000
      • Recommended
      2026 United Arab Emirates
    • Marianne Raphael, Patent Team Manager, strengthens the practice with her focused experience in patent and industrial design prosecution across the MENA region. She advises clients from a broad array of industries on patent searches, filings, assignments and renewals, while providing clear guidance on regional formality requirements. IAM Patent 1000, 2026