Marketing and Communications Executive

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

Job summary

Saba Intellectual Property in Doha seeks an experienced IP professional to support client matters related to intellectual property rights. You will assist with queries, manage trademark opposition and clearance work, and coordinate with external lawyers on litigation.

Responsibilities include handling enforcement actions, drafting IP-related agreements, preparing client updates, and providing translation services as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws degree or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of IP or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with queries on IP rights.
• Manage trademark opposition and counterstatement cases.
• Conduct trademark clearance work and draft clearance reports.
• Handle IP enforcement actions, customs recordals, investigations.
• Prepare administrative complaints for IP violations and coordinate with authorities.
• Coordinate with external lawyers on litigation and case management.
• Draft and review licensing, franchising, assignment, and JV agreements.
• Draft enforcement-related documents for IP disputes.
• Prepare daily client correspondence, reports, and updates.
• Provide translation of legal/IP documents as needed.
• Participate in IP training and client outreach on brand protection.
• Prepare annual audit reports for clients.

Skills

IP experience 3-5y

Trademark management

Client advisory

Contract drafting

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 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