Senior Trademark & IP Associate (UAE)

Saba Intellectual Property; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Saba Intellectual Property in the UAE seeks an experienced IP lawyer to support clients on intellectual property rights, including handling trademark opposition, legal assessments, client advisory, and drafting of licenses, assignments and joint ventures.

You will coordinate with external lawyers for litigation, prepare client reports, provide translation services, and manage notary affairs and annual audits as part of client services.

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

IP law experience

Client advisory

Contract drafting

Notary coordination

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or equivalent

Job description

Saba Intellectual Property in the UAE seeks an experienced IP lawyer to support clients on intellectual property rights, including handling trademark opposition, legal assessments, client advisory, and drafting of licenses, assignments and joint ventures.

You will coordinate with external lawyers for litigation, prepare client reports, provide translation services, and manage notary affairs and annual audits as part of client services.