Trademark Registration Manager

Tanqeeb; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb in Dubai seeks a Trademark Registration Manager to oversee end-to-end trademark registration and protection for AAA and clients. The role involves advising clients on IP rights, conducting searches, handling filings and oppositions, and ensuring compliance with UAE and international laws.

The manager will coordinate with external counsel, government authorities, and internal stakeholders. Day-to-day tasks include maintaining records, monitoring infringements, supporting

Qualifications

• Arabic fluency required; 5+ years in trademark registration and IP law.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage AAA’s trademark registration service.
• Handle end-to-end registration processes including filings and renewals.
• Conduct availability searches and assess registrability risks.
• Draft and file national, regional, and international applications.
• Manage office actions, oppositions, and appeals.
• Maintain records of trademark portfolios and reports.
• Keep updated with IP laws and regulations.
• Liaise with clients, offices, and international associates.

Skills

Arabic fluency

IP law

Legal research

Drafting

Education

LLB

IP Master’s

Job description

The Trademark Registration Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Dubai, responsible for overseeing the end-to-end process of trademark registration and protection for AAA and its clients. The role involves advising clients on intellectual property rights, conducting trademark searches, handling filings and oppositions, whilst ensuring compliance with local and international trademark laws and regulations. We have Arab IP lawyers in UAE, KSA and Egypt. However, this TM registration position and TM registration service will be a first time launch for our company. As such the ideal fit provides the most comprehensive business proposal reflecting the launch and management of TM registration services across eight countries (initial immediate priority in UAE, KSA and Egypt). The manager will liaise with external legal counsel, government authorities, and internal stakeholders to prepare documentation, track application statuses, and resolve issues. Day-to-day tasks include maintaining accurate records, monitoring potential infringements, supporting anti-counterfeiting initiatives, and preparing reports and recommendations on trademark strategy. The role also involves optimizing processes, contributing to policy development, and supporting cross-border projects within the GCC and wider region.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and Manage AAA’s trademark registration service for the following:
• Handle end-to-end trademark registration processes (filing, prosecution, renewals, assignments, and recordables).
• Conduct trademark availability searches and provide legal opinions on registrability and risks.
• Draft and file trademark applications (national, regional, and international, including Madrid Protocol).
• Experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating IP-related agreements, such as licensing agreements, distribution agreements, coexistence agreements, and related commercial IP contracts.
• Manage office actions, objections, oppositions, cancellations, and appeals.
• Maintain accurate records and reports of trademark portfolios.
• Keep updated with local and international IP laws and regulations.
• Liaise with trademark offices, clients, and international associates.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Fluency in the Arabic language is a must, with over 5+ years of experience in the trademark registration, prosecution and IP Law Excellent command of English (written and spoken)
• Bachelor’s degree in law (LLB) - required
• Master’s in Intellectual Property (or a related field) is preferred
• Comprehensive knowledge of UAE and intellectual property laws, regulations, and procedures and international filings
• Excellent research, drafting, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters and meet deadlines

Business Proposal

• The ideal fit for the team provides the most comprehensive business proposal reflecting the launch and management of TM registration services across eight countries.
• The business plan should include:
• Professional set up Advertisement, marketing, promotion and method of approaching TM owners & client acquisition
• Infrastructure needed
• Revenue (quarterly; for the next 5 years)