Trademarks Assistant

Saba & Co. Intellectual Property; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Saba & Co. Intellectual Property in the United Arab Emirates seeks an experienced IP lawyer to support clients on trademark, patent, and other IP matters. You will advise on disputes, draft documents, and coordinate with external counsel to represent clients at hearings.

The role requires a UAE-resident lawyer with a Bachelor of Laws and 5+ years in IP, strong client advisory skills, and experience drafting contracts and coordinating notarial tasks.

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

Legal expertise

Client advisory

Education

Bachelor of Laws degree 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