IP Legal Support Specialist - Trademark & Enforcement

Saba Intellectual Property; Doha; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Saba Intellectual Property in Doha is seeking a licensed IP attorney with 3-5 years of experience to assist clients on intellectual property matters, including trademark oppositions, clearance work, and enforcement actions.

You will coordinate with external lawyers for litigation, draft IP agreements, and prepare client updates. Translation services and IP awareness initiatives are also part of the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws degree or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of experience, preferably in intellectual property or a related area.

Responsibilities

• Assists clients with queries related to 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 IP rights violations, coordinating with customs authorities and other government agencies.
• Coordinates with external lawyers to handle litigation and court cases, ensuring appropriate follow-up and case management.
• Drafts and reviews IP-related agreements including licensing, franchising, assignment, and joint venture agreements.
• Drafts enforcement-related legal documents and submissions in IP disputes and enforcement proceedings.
• Prepares daily correspondence, reports, and legal updates for clients.
• Provides translation services for legal and IP-related documents as needed.
• Participates in IP rights training, awareness programs, and client outreach relating to brand protection and enforcement strategies.
• Prepares annual audit reports for clients regarding legal matters handled by the company.

Education

Bachelor of Laws degree or equivalent

Job description

Saba Intellectual Property in Doha is seeking a licensed IP attorney with 3-5 years of experience to assist clients on intellectual property matters, including trademark oppositions, clearance work, and enforcement actions.

You will coordinate with external lawyers for litigation, draft IP agreements, and prepare client updates. Translation services and IP awareness initiatives are also part of the role.