Abdelaziz Khatab is a partner specialising in patent work at Simmons & Simmons. As both a lawyer and an engineer, he possesses the legal and technical qualifications necessary to represent his clients before the French courts, the Unified Patent Court (UPC), and the French and European Patent Offices. Abdelaziz offers a wide range of services to a diverse array of businesses, particularly in the telecommunications, electronics, medical technologies, and automotive sectors. As an experienced European patent attorney and lawyer, Abdelaziz brings comprehensive and widely recognized expertise to the market. His clients benefit from his expertise in high-stakes patent litigation, especially in standard-essential patent litigation. He also advises them on their IP strategies, including freedom to operate, audits, valuation, and license negotiations. With his dual qualifications, he provides a holistic approach to cases, taking advantage of his experience in all aspects of the patent landscape.