Administrative Intellectual Property Assistant

Saba & Co. Intellectual Property; Doha; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Saba & Co. Intellectual Property in Doha is seeking an experienced IP lawyer to assist clients with rights-related queries and manage trademark matters end-to-end.

You will conduct clearance searches, draft reports, advise clients, and coordinate with customs and authorities on enforcement actions, while drafting and negotiating IP contracts and providing bilingual support as needed.

Qualifications

• Must hold a bachelor of laws or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of professional experience in IP law or related field.
• Strong analytical and drafting skills, with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with queries on IP rights and related legal matters.
• Manage trademark opposition and counterstatement cases, including advisory, preparation, and hearings
• Conduct trademark clearance work and prepare clearance reports
• Handle IP enforcement matters, including customs recordals, investigations, and reporting
• Prepare administrative complaints for infringement and coordinate with authorities
• Coordinate with external lawyers for litigation and case management
• Draft and review IP-related agreements (licensing, franchising, assignments, JV)
• Draft enforcement-related documents for IP disputes and enforcement
• Prepare daily correspondence, reports, and client updates
• Provide translation services for IP documents as needed
• Participate in IP rights training and outreach on brand protection and enforcement strategies
• Prepare annual audit reports for clients on legal matters handled

Skills

IP law expertise

Legal advisory

Client liaison

Drafting contracts

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)

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 and defense preparation, and representation at hearings

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

Handles intellectual property enforcement matters, including customs recordals and actions, anti-counterfeiting measures, investigations, evidence gathering, and reporting enforcement activities to clients

Prepares and pursues administrative complaints relating to trademark infringement, counterfeiting, unfair competition, and other intellectual property rights violations, while coordinating with customs authorities and other relevant governmental agencies

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

Drafts and reviews various intellectual property-related agreements and contracts, including licensing, franchising, assignment, and joint venture agreements

Drafts enforcement-related legal documents and submissions in connection with intellectual property disputes and enforcement proceedings

Prepares daily correspondence, reports, and legal updates for clients

Provides translation services for legal and intellectual property-related documents as needed

Participates in intellectual property rights training, awareness programs, and client outreach initiatives relating to brand protection and enforcement strategies

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

Skills/Qualifications

Bachelor of Laws degree or equivalent

3-5 years of experience, preferably in the field of intellectual property or a related area