At IPRS, Intellectual Property is more than a technical function — it is a strategic instrument that shapes competitiveness, innovation ecosystems, and economic resilience.
We position IP at the heart of enterprise strategy, linking it with governance, investment structuring, and long-term value creation. Our disciplined advisory and advanced knowledge platforms help organizations turn ideas into structured assets, and structured assets into lasting advantage.
By combining deep local expertise with international experience, we deliver advisory and knowledge platforms that are practical, forward-looking, and commercially impactful. Our mission is to help organizations anticipate change, protect innovation, and leverage IP for sustainable growth and competitive advantage.
Dr. Christiane Bou Khater
PHD in LAW
Specialized in IP
BIOGRAPHY
Dr. Christiane Bou Khater is the Founder and the General Manager of IPRS, a leading advisory firm specializing in strategic Intellectual Property and innovation structuring. An internationally recognized IP expert, she brings over 20 years of academic and executive experience across the GCC, bridging regulatory frameworks, commercial strategy, and digital transformation.
She holds a PhD in Law from Nantes University (France), with extensive teaching and research experience in Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Jordan, Bahrain, the United States, and Paris. In 2022, she was accredited as a trainer by both the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP), delivering advanced capacity-building programs in IP governance and strategy.
Previously, Dr. Bou Khater served as Regional Executive Director for one of the largest regional IP firms, leading portfolio structuring, cross-border advisory, and regional expansion. Her research focuses on IP rights, domain names, trademarks, copyright, AI governance, technology regulation, and data protection.
Fluent in Arabic, English, and French, with strong proficiency in Spanish, she operates across international advisory environments. Through IPRS, she positions Intellectual Property as a strategic driver of innovation, investment readiness, and sustainable growth.