IP & Patents Assistant: Enforcement & Research

Saba IP; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 15,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Saba IP is seeking a junior IP lawyer in Kuwait to support legal matters related to clients' intellectual property rights. The role involves advising on infringement issues, coordinating enforcement cases, and preparing client communications.

You will conduct IP research, liaise with external lawyers, review licensing and copyright agreements, and assist with complaints to authorities. Fluency in English is assumed, with Arabic proficiency a plus.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides legal advice and recommends action on infringement 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 origin and background of their registered owner.
• Liaises with external lawyers and company branches to obtain feedback on infringement cases and maintain 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 government authorities (Municipality, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Customs etc.).
• Conducts regular market visits and inspections to identify potential infringements or counterfeiting activities.

Education

Bachelor of Laws

Job description

Saba IP is seeking a junior IP lawyer in Kuwait to support legal matters related to clients' intellectual property rights. The role involves advising on infringement issues, coordinating enforcement cases, and preparing client communications.

You will conduct IP research, liaise with external lawyers, review licensing and copyright agreements, and assist with complaints to authorities. Fluency in English is assumed, with Arabic proficiency a plus.