Trademarks Assistant

Saba Intellectual Property; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Saba Intellectual Property in the United Arab Emirates seeks an experienced IP lawyer to support clients on intellectual property matters, including trademark protection and litigation coordination.

The role involves advising clients, preparing reports, conducting clearance searches, translating documents, and drafting licenses, assignments, and joint venture agreements. You will liaise with external counsel and notaries to ensure timely completion of matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws degree or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in legal field, preferably IP.
• UAE resident or eligible to work in UAE.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with queries related to IP matters and rights.
• Manage trademark opposition and counterstatement cases, including legal assessment and client advisory.
• Prepare daily correspondence and reports for clients.
• Provide translation services for documents as needed.
• Conduct trademark clearance work, including searches and draft reports.
• Coordinate with external lawyers to handle litigation and court cases.
• Manage tasks with UAE notary offices.
• Draft/review IP-related contracts (licensing, franchising, assignment, JV).
• Prepare annual audit reports for clients.

Skills

Legal research

IP knowledge

Client advisory

Education

Bachelor of Laws

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