Salah Zaineddin
Professor, Legal Consultant & Attorney
Professor of Commercial, Maritime Law and Intellectual Property in Qatar University
Academic Experience
Since 1995, Prof. Salah Zaineddin has worked in the academic field at a number of universities in Jordan, Oman, UAE, and Qatar at institutions such as Isra University, University of Jordan, Al-Zaytouna University, Amman Arab University for Graduate Studies, Sultan Qaboos University, Ajman University, University of Sharjah, American University in the UAE, Al Ghurair University, Ahmed Bin Mohammed Military College, and Qatar University. During this period, he participated in a number of academic committees and led the Department of Private Law and was Associate Dean of the Faculty of Law at Isra University and served as Dean of the College of Law at Al Ghurair University.
Professional Experience
Prof. Salah Zaineddin has extensive experience in the legal professional field. He has been a practicing lawyer before all Jordanian courts since 1983 and is a Senior Legal Advisor, Seconded to the Intellectual Property Protection Department at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry in the State of Qatar. Prof. Salah Zaineddin provides legal technical expertise in legal commercial matters, especially in matters related to intellectual property rights and he has provided this expertise before Jordanian courts. He has also served as a consultant to universities, institutions, companies, and individuals.
Area of Speciality
He has published more than ten books and twenty five research articles in the field
Prof. Salah Zaineddin has contributed extensively to the field of legal research through various academic articles relating to Private Law, specifically intellectual property law, commercial law, and maritime law. He has also authored many academic textbooks that are used to instruct students in Jordan, the UAE, and Qatar. Additionally, Prof. Salah Zaineddin has participated extensively in many research papers in various academic conferences, symposiums, forums, and workshops.
Intellectual Property
Commercial Law
Private Law
Maritime Law
Academic Qualifications
1992 - 1996
PhD in Law, Faculty of Law, Delhi University, India
1981 - 1982
Master’s degree in Law (LLM), University of Cairo, Egypt
1977 - 1980
Bachelor of Law, Faculty of Law, University of Alexandria, Egypt.
Professional Qualifications
1985
Called to the Jordanian Bar Association as an Advocate before Court of Shari’a. Registered No. (11/1116)
1984
Called to the Jordanian Bar Association as an Advocate before Court of Cassation Registered No. (1688/1805)
Academic Experience
2017 - Present
Professor of Commercial Law and Maritime Law, College of Law, Qatar University, Doha – Qatar.
2015 - 2016
Associate Professor of Commercial Law and Maritime Law, College of Law, Qatar University, Doha – Qatar
2013 - 2015
Associate Professor of Commercial Law and Maritime Law, College of Law, Ghurair University, Dubai – UAE
2010 - 2013
Associate Professor of Commercial Law and Maritime Law, College of Law, Ajman University, Ajman – UAE
Associate Professor of Commercial Law and Maritime Law, College of Law, Al Sharjah University, Al Sharjah – UAE. (Part-time)
Associate Professor of Commercial Law and Maritime Law, College of Law, American University of Emirates, Dubai – UAE. (Part-time)
Associate Professor of Commercial Law and Maritime Law, College of Law, American University of Emirates, Dubai – UAE. (Part-time)
Associate Professor of Commercial Law and Maritime Law, College of Law, Ghurair University, Dubai – UAE. (Part-time)
2006 - 2010
Associate Professor of Commercial Law and Maritime Law, College of Law, Qatar University, Doha – Qatar.
Associate Professor of Commercial Law and Maritime Law, Ahmed Bin Mohammed Military College, Doha – Qatar. (Part-time)
2005 - 2006
Associate Professor of Commercial Law and Maritime Law, College of Law, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat – Oman
1996 - 2005
Associate Professor of Commercial Law and Maritime Law, College of Law, Al-Isra University, Amman – Jordan.
Associate Professor of Commercial Law and Maritime Law, College of Law, the University of Jordan, Amman – Jordan. (Part-time)
Associate Professor of Commercial Law and Maritime Law, College of Law, Al-Zaytoonah University, Amman – Jordan (Part-time)
Associate Professor of Commercial Law and Maritime Law, College of Law, Amman Arab University for graduate studies, Amman – Jordan (Part-time)
Professional Experience
2020 - Present
Legal Counsel, Intellectual Property Office, Ministry of Commerce and Industry in Qatar
2006 - 2010
Lecturer, Center for Legal and Judicial Studies, Ministry of Justice, Doha – Qatar.
1995 - 2005
Legal advisor to numbers of universities, institutions and companies. Jordan
1985 - Present
Lawyer and Advocate before all court stages. Jordan
2005 - Present
External evaluator for numerous number of regional and international peer-reviewed Law Journals
Specialized evaluator for numerous number of regional and international universities.
2000 - 2005
Certified Expert in intellectual property rights, by Courts of Jordan
Certified trainer in intellectual property rights by Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization.
Certified expert in intellectual property rights by Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization.
Administrative Experience
2019 - 2020
Focal Point / Coordinator of Maritime Law course, the College of Law, College of Law, Qatar University, Doha – Qatar.
2020 - 2021
Focal Point / Coordinator of Commercial Law course, the College of Law, College of Law, Qatar University, Doha – Qatar.
Focal Point / Coordinator of Business Law and Ethics course, the College of Law, College of Law, Qatar University, Doha – Qatar.
2019 - 2020
Focal Point / Coordinator of Maritime Law course, the College of Law, College of Law, Qatar University, Doha – Qatar.
2016 – 2017
Focal Point / Coordinator of Commercial Law course, the College of Law, College of Law, Qatar University, Doha – Qatar.
2013 – 2014
Dean of the College of Law, Ghurair University, Dubai – UAE.
2002 – 2005
Assistant Dean of the College of Law, Al-Isra University, Amman – Jordan.
2000 – 2002
Head of Private Law Department Al-Isra University, Amman – Jordan.
Academic Commitee Membership
2018 - Present
Member of the Appointment and Promotion Committee, College of Law, Qatar University, Doha – Qatar.
2017 - 2018
Member of the Academic Affairs Committee, College of Law, Qatar University, Doha – Qatar
2016 - 2017
Member of the Appointment and Promotion Committee, College of Law, Qatar University, Doha – Qatar.
Member of the Appointment and Promotion Committee, College of Law, Qatar University, Doha – Qatar.
2010 - 2013
Member of the Final Exams Committee, College of Law, Ajman University, Ajman – UAE
Member of the Legal Library Committee, College of Law, Ajman University, Ajman – UAE
2006 - 2010
Member of the Quality Assurance Committee, College of Law, Qatar University, Doha – Qatar
Member of the Legal Library Committee, College of Law, Qatar University, Doha – Qatar
Member of the Scientific Research Committee, College of Law, Qatar University, Doha – Qatar
Member of the Learning Outcomes Assessment Committee, College of Law, Qatar University, Doha – Qatar
1995 - 2005
Member of the Appointment and Promotion Committee, College of Law, Al-Isra University, Amman – Jordan
Member of the Development and Quality Committee, College of Law, Al-Isra University, Amman – Jordan
Member of the Study Plan Committee, College of Law, Al-Isra University, Amman – Jordan
Member of the Based equivalent Committee, College of Law, Al-Isra University, Amman – Jordan
Member of the Final Exams Committee, College of Law, Al-Isra University, Amman – Jordan