Mohammed F. Al-Hajeri
Pioneering IP for a Smarter Future & Intellectual property expert
The Forefront of Intellectual Property
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About Mohammed F. Al-Hajeri
๐ฌ Academic Qualifications
๐ B.Sc. in Microbiology: King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (1990)
๐งช M.Sc. in Microbiology: King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (1997)
๐ Diploma in Patent Information Specialization: Stichting-GO, The Hague, Netherlands (2004)
๐ผ Professional Experience
๐ฅ Quality Control Laboratory Technician: Al-Safi Dairy (Saudi Agriculture & Dairy Production Co.) (1990โ1991)
๐ Patent Examiner: General Directorate of Patents, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), Riyadh (1991โ1999)
๐งฌ Scientific Researcher: Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Project, Natural Resources and Environment Research Institute, KACST (1999โ2000)
๐ก Intellectual Property Specialist: Intellectual Assets Group, R&D Division, Saudi Aramco (2000โ2001)
๐งช Patent & Technology Specialist: SABIC Research & Technology Center (2001โ2018)
Patent Specialist
Technology Intelligence Specialist
Research Support Specialist
๐ Director of Business Development and R&D: Saudi Chemical Company Ltd. (2018โ2019)
๐๏ธ Senior Patent Specialist: Al Tamimi & Company โ Law Firm and Legal Consultancy (2019โ2020)
๐ Founder & CEO: Madarej for Intellectual Property (2020โPresent)
๐ Intellectual Property Practice
Mr. Al-Hajeri brings over 30 years of comprehensive experience in intellectual property, specifically patents, across three critical roles:
๐ Patent Examiner: at the national level, meticulously reviewing applications.
โ๏ธ Registered Patent Agent: expertly managing filings and application drafting.
๐ง Technology & IP Specialist: within major R&D environments (KACST, Saudi Aramco, SABIC, and Saudi Chemical), leveraging IP for innovation.
His expertise includes:
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Examination of patent applications
๐๏ธ Patent and technology portfolio management
๐ Patent information and technology intelligence analysis
๐ค Supporting joint research agreements and contracts
๐ Drafting and prosecuting patent applications
๐จโ๐ซ Designing and delivering training programs in IP and patents
๐ Key Achievements
๐ฅ Lead examiner of the first Saudi-issued patent.
๐ Drafted the first official Saudi Patent Examination Manual (โUnified Formats for Substantive Examination Reportsโ).
๐ Contributed to the design of the first Saudi patent document and the first Saudi Patent Gazette.
โ๏ธ Developed the post-grant process and patent file workflows at the Saudi Patent Office.
๐๏ธ Played a vital role in establishing the IP Unit at Saudi Aramco.
๐ฐ Served as Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the Saudi Aramco R&D Center Magazine (2001).
๐ค Headed the Media Committee for the American Chemical Society (ACS) โ Saudi Chapter Conference (2001, Bahrain).
๐ค Delivered technical training to the GCC Patent Appeals Committee members (Doha, Qatar, 2015).
โ๏ธ Drafted IP regulations and frameworks for:
University of Tabuk Patent Office
Saudi Chemical Company Innovation Award
Environmental Fund Research Program
๐ Delivered extensive consulting services in IP licensing, infringement cases, and technology commercialization.
๐ Represented Saudi expertise in international conferences across the USA, Switzerland, Lebanon, Bahrain, and the UAE.
๐ผ๏ธ Supervised and managed three major exhibitions for SABICโs Technology & Innovation Center.
๐ Referee for scientific papers in World Patent Information journal.
๐บ Appeared in numerous TV and radio interviews in both Arabic and English.
๐ฃ๏ธ Delivered lectures, workshops, and training nationwide on patents and technology marketing.
๐ฃ๏ธ Active Toastmasters member since 2008:
Chair, Saudi Toastmasters Annual Conference (SATAC) 2017
Vice Chair of Marketing & Sponsorship, SATAC 2018
๐ค Professional Memberships
๐ก Saudi Association for Technology Transfer and Development: (Member since 2001; Board Member since 2006)
๐ Licensing Executives Society (LES): (2001โ2010)
๐ Whoโs Who International: (2003โ2004)
โ๏ธ Saudi Inventors Association: (Co-founder; 5-year contribution)
๐ฃ๏ธ Toastmasters International: (since 2008)
๐ Publications
Scientific Journals:
Kawamoto, K., Kurusu, T., Ahmad, S., Al-Hajeri, M., Al-Harbi, A. (2003). โEffect of Symbiotic Microorganisms and Partial Hydroponics on the Growth of Tree Seedlings under Arid Conditions.โ Journal of Arid Land Studies, 12(4), 195โ201.
Al-Hajeri, M. F. (2006). โThe Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Patent Office.โ World Patent Information, 28(1), 14โ19.
Al-Hajeri, M. F. (2007). Addendum to โThe Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Patent Office.โ World Patent Information, 29(1), 101.
Arabic Media:
Numerous articles in Saudi newspapers and magazines focusing on patents, IP rights, and technology licensing.
Frequent guest appearances on TV and radio programs, addressing public awareness in patents and intellectual property in both Arabic and English.