Legal Assistant

Saba Intellectual Property; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 12,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Saba Intellectual Property is seeking a junior IP lawyer to provide legal advice on infringement and counterfeit matters, and to support enforcement efforts. The role involves managing enforcement cases, preparing client communications, and translating documents as needed.

You will conduct trademark, patent, and copyright research to establish origins of rights, perform domain name investigations, and liaise with external lawyers and branches to obtain feedback and ensure timely follow-up.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides legal advice and recommends a course of action on 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 origin and background of registered owners.
• Conducts domain name research and searches for counterfeit items promoted online.
• 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 follow-up.
• Prepares and files complaints before government authorities (Municipality, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Customs, etc.)
• Conducts regular market visits to identify potential infringements or counterfeiting activities and reports.

Education

Bachelor of Laws

Job description

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