Patent Attorneys

MENA Recruit Pty Ltd; Abu Dhabi, Dubai; On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking experienced Patent Lawyers to join firms across the MENA region. Ideal candidates will have a relevant engineering degree and 4+ years of PQE. The role involves advising on patent law, managing portfolios, and contributing to a growing patent practice.

Qualifications

• 4+ years PQE or Senior Counsel level.
• Native or fluent in English.
• Experience in various industrial fields.

Responsibilities

• Advise on patent matters including searches and opinions.
• Manage patent portfolios and advise on R&D projects.
• Draft and file patent applications in diverse technologies.

Skills

Fluency in English

Strong communication skills

Advising on patent matters

Managing patent portfolios

Drafting and filing patent applications

Supporting regional patent team

Education

Relevant degree in engineering (physics, mechanical, etc.)

Job description

We are currently recruiting Patent Lawyers across the Middle East. We seek qualified patent attorneys from the United States, Canada, Europe, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, or New Zealand, ranging from 4 years PQE to Senior Counsel level. High-caliber candidates open to relocating are encouraged to apply.

Applicants should be native or fluent in English with strong communication skills to contribute to the growth and expansion of the firm's patent practice throughout the MENA region.

Required Qualifications:

• Relevant degree in physics, mechanical, aeronautical, process engineering, mechatronics, electrical, or electronic engineering.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Fluent English speaker.
• Versatile candidates capable of:
• Supporting and expanding the regional patent team in the MENA region.
• Advising on patent matters, including prior art searches and patentability opinions across various industrial fields.
• Advising local companies, universities, and inventors on patent law, prosecution, and patentability assessments.
• Managing patent portfolios and advising on patentability of R&D projects in sectors like oil and gas, high technology, ICT, healthcare, aerospace, biomedical, mechanical, transport, energy, finance, AI, and blockchain.
• Drafting and filing patent applications in diverse technologies, providing patentability opinions, and advising on portfolio management and filing strategies.