Patent Annuities & IP Prosecution Specialist

Saba & Co. Intellectual Property; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Saba & Co. Intellectual Property in Kuwait seeks a patent specialist to handle filing, prosecution and management of client IP portfolios. You will review and file patent applications, respond to examination reports, and ensure timely payments and renewals.

The role requires a university degree in engineering, biochemistry or pharmacy, with keen attention to deadlines and local patent laws. You will work with the IPMS system to docket, track and analyze filings for local and regional clients.

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering, Biochemistry or Pharmacy

Responsibilities

• Reviews, prepares and files patent applications; reviews, advises and replies to examination reports; completes registration of application on grant, publication and issuance
• Monitors deadlines; applies and utilizes guidelines and procedures for prosecution and invoicing; familiarizes oneself with specific client technology(ies) and provides required support
• Processes patent annuities to maintain their validity
• Prioritizes and manages multiple patent requests for their submission and follows up to meet various deadlines
• Prepares and advises local/regional clients on patentability of inventions; prepares patent applications for filing; advises on filing strategy and provides required support
• Familiarizes oneself with local patent laws and regulations and maintains current knowledge on updates and changes
• Familiarizes oneself with Saba IP’s electronic management system (IPMS) for docketing, tracking, updating and analyzing filings and portfolios

Education

Engineering

Biochemistry

Pharmacy

Job description

Saba & Co. Intellectual Property in Kuwait seeks a patent specialist to handle filing, prosecution and management of client IP portfolios. You will review and file patent applications, respond to examination reports, and ensure timely payments and renewals.

The role requires a university degree in engineering, biochemistry or pharmacy, with keen attention to deadlines and local patent laws. You will work with the IPMS system to docket, track and analyze filings for local and regional clients.