Intellectual Property Assistant

Saba IP; Asia; On-site; PEN 309,000 - 515,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, Saba IP, seeks an experienced IP lawyer to support clients on trademark and IP matters. You will coordinate with external lawyers, prepare reports, and draft licenses and other IP contracts.

The role requires UAE residency and 5+ years in IP law, with responsibilities spanning advisory work, case management, and translations for documents as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the legal field, preferably in intellectual property
• UAE resident required
• Strong knowledge of trademark processes and IP contracts

Responsibilities

• Assists clients with queries related to legal matters concerning intellectual property rights
• Manages trademark opposition and counterstatement cases, including legal assessment, client advisory, claim/defense preparation, and representation at hearings
• Prepares daily correspondence and reports for clients
• Provides translation services for documents as needed
• Conducts trademark clearance work, including common law searches, draft clearance reports, and client advisories
• Coordinates with external lawyers to handle litigation and court cases, ensuring appropriate follow-up
• Manages tasks with UAE notary public offices efficiently
• Drafts and reviews various intellectual property-related contracts, such as licensing, franchising, assignment, and joint ventures
• Prepares annual audit reports for clients regarding legal matters handled by the company

Skills

IP law experience

Client advisory

Trademark clearance

Notary coordination

Education

Bachelor of Laws degree or equivalent

Job description

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

Duties/Responsibilities

Assists clients with queries related to legal matters concerning intellectual property rights

Manages trademark opposition and counterstatement cases, including legal assessment, client advisory, claim/defense preparation, and representation at hearings

Prepares daily correspondence and reports for clients

Provides translation services for documents as needed

Conducts trademark clearance work, including common law searches, draft clearance reports, and client advisories

Coordinates with external lawyers to handle litigation and court cases, ensuring appropriate follow-up

Manages tasks with UAE notary public offices efficiently

Drafts and reviews various intellectual property-related contracts, such as licensing, franchising, assignment, and joint ventures

Prepares annual audit reports for clients regarding legal matters handled by the company

Skills/Qualifications

Bachelor of Laws degree or equivalent

UAE resident

5+ years of experience in the legal field, preferably in intellectual property