Aisha Salem-Howey

Intellectual Property Attache for the Middle East & North Africa | U.S. Patent and Trademark Office | U.S. Department of Commerce | U.S. Embassy Abu Dhabi

Aisha Y. Salem-Howey currently serves as the Intellectual Property Attaché for the Middle East and North Africa at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). She is based in Abu Dhabi, where she focuses on enhancing intellectual property (IP) protection and enforcement in the region.

Professional Background

Before her current role, Salem-Howey held several significant positions:

Of Counsel at the Law Offices of Stephen D. Dunegan P.A., specializing in IP law.
Worked at the U.S. Mission to China as an executive staff assistant to Ambassador Terry Branstad, coordinating with various U.S. government officials and agencies.
Served as a trademark examining attorney at the USPTO, where she worked on MENA copyright issues within the Office of Policy and International Affairs (OPIA) .1 2

Education

Salem-Howey holds:

A Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Intellectual Property Law from The George Washington University Law School.
A Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Florida Levin College of Law.
A Bachelor of Arts in Performing Arts Management from The Hartt School of Music at the University of Hartford .1

Contributions and Responsibilities

In her capacity as IP Attaché, she advises on international IP policy matters, engages with foreign governments, and conducts educational programs about IP protection. Her role is crucial in fostering U.S. interests in IP across the MENA region, where understanding and enforcement of IP rights are still developing .1 2