Senior Intellectual Property Specialist

Thrive League Africa; Abu Dhabi; Remote; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work within UAE context

Competitive compensation based on exp

Opportunities for IP strategy and port

Collaborative cross-functional team

Professional development in IP

Job summary

Thrive League Africa is seeking a Senior Intellectual Property Specialist to manage IP portfolios, protect proprietary assets, and coordinate IP matters across the organization in a fully remote capacity.

You will support IP strategy, patent and trademark management, licensing documentation, and compliance with IP laws and regulations, working with legal teams, inventors, researchers, and external IP counsel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, IP, Business, Engineering, Science, or related field.
• Postgraduate IP qualification or professional certification is an advantage.
• Extensive experience in IP management, patent/trademark portfolio handling, IP research, or related field.
• Strong grasp of IP principles across patents, trademarks, copyrights, designs, and trade secrets.
• Familiarity with filing, registration, renewal, and portfolio maintenance in IP.
• Experience with patent searches, trademark clearance, prior-art reviews.
• Knowledge of licensing, assignments, confidentiality, and ownership provisions.
• Familiarity with international IP frameworks and UAE requirements.
• Experience coordinating with external IP counsel and authorities.
• Ability to interpret technical, commercial, and legal docs; strong research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written communication for reports and summaries.
• Proficient in IP management databases and document-management tools.
• Strong organization to manage multiple portfolios and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain IP portfolios including patents, trademarks, and copyrights.
• Coordinate IP searches, preliminary assessments, and prior-art research.
• Assist with preparing, reviewing, and filing patent/trademark applications.
• Monitor application statuses, renewals, and milestones.
• Maintain IP databases, case records, and ownership information.
• Coordinate with external IP counsel and authorities on IP matters.
• Support identification and protection of inventions and trade secrets.
• Assess potential IP infringement and risks.
• Monitor markets and records for IP violations.
• Assist with IP licensing, assignments, confidentiality and tech-transfer docs.
• Support IP due diligence for business transactions and partnerships.
• Review IP ownership and confidentiality provisions in contracts.
• Coordinate internal IP disclosure processes and invention records.
• Support development of IP policies and procedures.
• Prepare portfolio reports and risk assessments for stakeholders.
• Research changes in IP legislation and procedures.
• Collaborate with R&D, product, marketing, tech, and legal teams on IP opportunities.
• Assist with dispute preparation by organizing evidence and docs.
• Support employee awareness on IP ownership and responsible use of third-party materials.
• Suggest improvements to IP portfolio management and risk mitigation.

Skills

IP portfolio mgmt

Patent search

Trademark mgmt

Licensing docs

Infringement monitoring

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder mgmt

Research & analysis

Documentation quality

Remote coordination

Education

Law/IP degree

IP qualification/cert

Tools

IP management software

IP databases

Job description

Job Title: Senior Intellectual Property Specialist

Location: United Arab Emirates (Remote)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Arrangement: 100% Remote — Work From Home

Level: Senior

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Intellectual Property Specialist to manage and support intellectual property (IP) portfolios, protect proprietary assets, and coordinate intellectual property matters across the organization. The successful candidate will assist with IP strategy, patent and trademark portfolio management, copyright protection, licensing documentation, infringement monitoring, and compliance with applicable intellectual property laws and regulations. This fully remote role requires strong analytical, research, documentation, and stakeholder-management skills, together with the ability to work collaboratively with legal teams, inventors, researchers, business units, and external IP counsel.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain intellectual property portfolios, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, industrial designs, and other proprietary rights.
• Coordinate intellectual property searches, preliminary assessments, and prior-art research to support innovation and registration strategies.
• Assist with the preparation, review, organization, and filing coordination of patent and trademark applications.
• Monitor application statuses, renewal deadlines, opposition periods, and other critical intellectual property milestones.
• Maintain accurate IP databases, case-management records, filing histories, ownership information, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with external patent attorneys, trademark agents, legal advisers, and relevant authorities on IP-related matters.
• Support the identification, evaluation, and protection of inventions, creative works, trade secrets, and other intellectual assets.
• Conduct preliminary assessments of potential infringement, unauthorized use, conflicting marks, and intellectual property risks.
• Monitor relevant markets, online platforms, and publicly available records for potential intellectual property violations.
• Assist with intellectual property licensing, assignment, confidentiality, and technology-transfer documentation.
• Support intellectual property due diligence for business transactions, partnerships, investments, and research collaborations.
• Review contractual provisions relating to IP ownership, usage rights, confidentiality, and protection of proprietary information.
• Coordinate internal IP disclosure processes and maintain records of inventions submitted by employees, researchers, and business partners.
• Support the development and implementation of intellectual property policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Prepare portfolio reports, status summaries, risk assessments, and management dashboards for relevant stakeholders.
• Conduct research into changes in intellectual property legislation, regulatory requirements, filing procedures, and industry practices.
• Collaborate with research and development, product development, marketing, technology, and legal teams to identify IP protection opportunities.
• Assist with dispute preparation by organizing evidence, correspondence, registration records, and other relevant documentation.
• Support employee awareness initiatives covering intellectual property ownership, confidentiality, invention disclosure, and responsible use of third‑party materials.
• Recommend improvements to IP portfolio management, recordkeeping, deadline tracking, and risk mitigation processes.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Intellectual Property, Business Administration, Engineering, Science, or a related discipline.
• A postgraduate qualification or professional certification in intellectual property law or IP management is an advantage.
• Substantial experience in intellectual property management, patent administration, trademark portfolio management, IP research, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of intellectual property principles, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, industrial designs, and trade secrets.
• Familiarity with intellectual property filing procedures, registration requirements, renewal deadlines, and portfolio maintenance.
• Experience conducting patent searches, trademark clearance research, prior‑art reviews, or preliminary IP assessments.
• Knowledge of intellectual property licensing, assignment agreements, confidentiality provisions, and ownership arrangements.
• Familiarity with international IP frameworks and relevant UAE intellectual property requirements.
• Experience coordinating with external legal counsel, patent agents, trademark representatives, or regulatory authorities.
• Ability to interpret technical, commercial, and legal documentation and identify relevant intellectual property considerations.
• Strong research, analytical reasoning, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written communication skills, including the preparation of reports, correspondence, and portfolio summaries.
• Proficiency in IP management databases, document‑management systems, research platforms, and standard office productivity tools.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple portfolios, competing deadlines, and confidential records.
• High standards of discretion, professional integrity, and information security.
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment while coordinating effectively with international teams.

What We Offer

• A fully remote, work‑from‑home opportunity within the UAE employment context.
• Competitive compensation based on experience, qualifications, and relevant expertise.
• Opportunities to contribute to intellectual property strategy, innovation protection, and portfolio development.
• A collaborative professional environment involving legal, technical, commercial, and research stakeholders.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development in intellectual property management and international IP practices.