Patents Assistant

Saba IP; Asia; On-site; PEN 309,000 - 447,000; Full time

Job summary

Saba IP in Peru is seeking an experienced IP attorney to assist clients with matters related to intellectual property rights, including trademark clearance and opposition handling. The role involves client advisory, preparing reports, and translating documents as needed.

You will coordinate with external lawyers on litigation matters and oversee notary and compliance tasks, contributing to comprehensive client service in a cross-border context. UAE-related coordination experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws degree or equivalent required.
• UAE resident or eligible to work in UAE preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in the legal field, preferably in intellectual property.

Responsibilities

• Assists clients with queries related to IP rights.
• Manages trademark opposition and counterstatement cases, including client advisory and hearings.
• Prepares daily correspondence and reports for clients.
• Provides translation services for documents as needed.
• Conducts trademark clearance work, including searches and draft clearance reports.
• Coordinates with external lawyers to handle litigation and court cases.

Skills

IP Law

Trademark Work

Contract Drafting

Cross-border 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