Patent Portfolio Operations Specialist

Saba Intellectual Property; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Saba Intellectual Property is seeking a skilled IP professional in Kuwait to manage patent prosecution for local and regional clients. You will review and file patent applications, respond to office actions, and advise on filing strategies to strengthen protection.

Responsibilities include docketing, monitoring deadlines, managing annuities, and staying current with local patent laws while leveraging IPMS for portfolio management.

Qualifications

• Engineering, Biochemistry or Pharmacy degree required.
• Strong understanding of patent prosecution processes helpful.

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

University degree in Engineering, Biochemistry or Pharmacy

Tools

IPMS (Saba IP’s electronic management system)

Job description

Saba Intellectual Property is seeking a skilled IP professional in Kuwait to manage patent prosecution for local and regional clients. You will review and file patent applications, respond to office actions, and advise on filing strategies to strengthen protection.

Responsibilities include docketing, monitoring deadlines, managing annuities, and staying current with local patent laws while leveraging IPMS for portfolio management.