IP Legal Assistant — Trademarks & Licensing

Saba & Co. Intellectual Property; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Saba & Co. Intellectual Property seeks a seasoned IP legal professional to support clients on intellectual property matters. You will handle trademark oppositions, provide client advisory, prepare claims and defenses, and represent at hearings.

Responsibilities include drafting contracts, conducting clearance searches, coordinating with external lawyers, and preparing client reports. UAE residency is required, with 5+ years in IP law.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws degree or equivalent.
• UAE resident.
• 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 advisory

Trademark management

Client communications

Translation services

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)

Job description

Saba & Co. Intellectual Property seeks a seasoned IP legal professional to support clients on intellectual property matters. You will handle trademark oppositions, provide client advisory, prepare claims and defenses, and represent at hearings.

Responsibilities include drafting contracts, conducting clearance searches, coordinating with external lawyers, and preparing client reports. UAE residency is required, with 5+ years in IP law.