Intellectual Property Assistant

Saba & Co. Intellectual Property; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 6,000 - 9,000; Full time

Job summary

Saba & Co. Intellectual Property in Kuwait seeks an early-career IP lawyer to support infringement matters, trademark and patent research, and client communications.

The role involves drafting letters, coordinating with external lawyers, and filing complaints with government authorities. A Bachelor of Laws and 0–2 years of IP experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B. or equivalent) and 0–2 years of experience in the legal field, preferably IP.
• Experience with IP matters such as trademarks, patents, and copyrights is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and recommend actions on infringement/counterfeit matters.
• Coordinate and monitor enforcement cases across IP matters with clients and external lawyers.
• Prepare day-to-day correspondences and reports for clients.
• Translate documents when needed.
• Conduct IP research to trace origins of rights.
• Research domain names and counterfeit listings online.
• Draft and review IP-related agreements (licensing, franchise, etc.).
• Prepare annual audit reports for clients on legal matters handled.
• Draft and file complaints with government authorities (Municipality, Ministry of Commerce, Customs).
• Engage in regular market visits to identify infringements and report findings.

Skills

Legal research

IP knowledge

Drafting letters

Client liaison

Education

Bachelor of Laws

Job description

Provides support in handling legal matters related to the intellectual property rights of the company's clients.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Provides legal advice and recommends a course of action on how to tackle infringement/ counterfeit matters
• Manages, coordinates and monitors legal enforcement cases on various IP matters
• Prepares day-to-day correspondences and reports to clients
• Translates documents when needed
• Conducts trademark, patent, copyright research pertaining to the origin and background of their registered owner
• Conducts domain name research and searches for counterfeit items promoted online
• Liaises with external lawyers and company branches to obtain their feedback on infringement cases and maintain the appropriate follow-up
• Reviews IP related agreements such as licensing, franchise, master development, copyright agreements, etc.
• Prepares annual audit reports for clients pertaining to legal matters handled by the company
• Drafts and reviews warning letters before being sent to counterparts, and supervises their follow-up
• Prepares and files complaints before the government authorities (Municipality, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Customs etc.)
• Conducts regular market visits and inspections to identify potential infringements or counterfeiting activities and reports any potential matters.

Skills/Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws
• 0-2 years of experience in the legal field, preferably in IP