Intellectual Property Assistant

Saba Intellectual Property; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Saba Intellectual Property seeks an experienced IP lawyer in the UAE to support clients on intellectual property matters, including trademarks, licensing, and litigation coordination with external counsel. The role involves preparing documents, client advisories, and reports.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor of Laws, is a UAE resident, and has 5+ years of IP experience with strong advisory and translation skills when needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws degree or equivalent.
• UAE resident required.
• 5+ years of experience in the legal field, preferably in intellectual property.

Responsibilities

• Assists clients with queries related to legal matters concerning intellectual property rights.
• Manages trademark opposition and counterstatement cases, including legal assessment, client advisory, claim/defense preparation, and representation at hearings
• Prepares daily correspondence and reports for clients
• Provides translation services for documents as needed
• Conducts trademark clearance work, including common law searches, draft clearance reports, and client advisories
• Coordinates with external lawyers to handle litigation and court cases, ensuring appropriate follow-up
• Manages tasks with UAE notary public offices efficiently
• Drafts and reviews various intellectual property-related contracts, such as licensing, franchising, assignment, and joint ventures
• Prepares annual audit reports for clients regarding legal matters handled by the company

Skills

Legal experience

Client advisory

Trademark clearance

Translation

Notary coordination

Education

Bachelor of Laws degree

Job description

Provides support in handling legal matters related to intellectual property rights of the company’s clients.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assists clients with queries related to legal matters concerning intellectual property rights
• Manages trademark opposition and counterstatement cases, including legal assessment, client advisory, claim/defense preparation, and representation at hearings
• Prepares daily correspondence and reports for clients
• Provides translation services for documents as needed
• Conducts trademark clearance work, including common law searches, draft clearance reports, and client advisories
• Coordinates with external lawyers to handle litigation and court cases, ensuring appropriate follow-up
• Manages tasks with UAE notary public offices efficiently
• Drafts and reviews various intellectual property-related contracts, such as licensing, franchising, assignment, and joint ventures
• Prepares annual audit reports for clients regarding legal matters handled by the company

Skills/Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws degree or equivalent
• UAE resident
• 5+ years of experience in the legal field, preferably in intellectual property