Software Developer/Application Support

Saba Intellectual Property; Al Ain; On-site; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Saba Intellectual Property in the United Arab Emirates seeks an experienced IP lawyer to provide support on intellectual property rights for clients, including trademark matters and contract drafting.

You will advise clients, coordinate with external lawyers, handle oppositions and hearings, and ensure timely preparation of reports, translations, and audits for clients.

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 on IP law and related matters.
• Manages trademark opposition and counterstatement cases, including assessment, advisory, and hearings.
• Prepares daily correspondence and reports for clients.
• Provides translation services for documents as needed.
• Conducts trademark clearance work with searches, draft clearance reports, and client advisories.
• Coordinates with external lawyers to handle litigation and court cases, ensuring follow-up.
• Manages tasks with UAE notary public offices efficiently.
• Drafts and reviews IP-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

Trademark

Client advisory

Contract drafting

Litigation coordination

Education

LL.B. or equivalent

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