Abdullah Almaayouf

Abdullah Almaayouf is an expert in intellectual property management with extensive experience at the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) since April 2018, holding various leadership roles including Head of IP Respect Surveillance and Analytics Department and Director of the Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Improvement Initiative, which focuses on enhancing the enforcement system in Saudi Arabia. Almaayouf also served as an adviser during the establishment of the Saudi Intellectual Property Authority, aligning its objectives with the Kingdom's Vision 2030. Prior experience at KACST from November 1997 to March 2016 includes roles as Director of Administrative Support and Director of the Filing and Granting Directorate at the Saudi Patent Office, as well as serving as a Senior Patent Specialist. Almaayouf holds two Master's degrees in Chemistry and Inorganic Chemistry from King Saud University.