Patent and Trademark Attorney

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Trademark & Patent Attorney to join our Client's Dubai Team. This position requires expertise in detail knowledge of trademark and patent.

DUTY, AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Consulting with the group within the scope of the company's strategic priorities, regional and team goals, determining individual goals, preparing plans for this, and submitting this information to his/her Manager and the Headquarters.
• To support Sales Team by helping preliminary preparation (Company Status Report, Company Web page, UAE PTO Web page, WIPO Web page research) for the client meetings.
• To follow and finalize the applications of existing clients and inform them regarding: (application, publication, rejection, partial rejection, acceptance, annual fee, document fees, priority documents, etc. in summary) (Sales should be informed as well since they are responsible to get instructions from the client)
• To meet with clients (either in person or via video or audio call) whenever necessary. (This should be planned by Sales)
• To support sales by providing technical information about client's IP matters.
• To ask and follow official fee payments timely.
• To make necessary records to system about the operational part of the work. (ie. Sharepoint Portal, Squad4x, Dockettrack etc.)
• Responsible to draft and file applications/requests to UAE PTO, to follow and complete the process with the best of his/her knowledge and inform Sales (and the client) as soon as any action is taken. (consult with Headquarters for improvement of the processes, if needed)
• Responsible for processing, tracking, notifying, and preparing the documents of IP matters that has been contracted by Sales.
• Responsible for following up the deadlines, taking necessary steps to complete the work and inform Sales if an instruction is awaited from the client.
• Responsible for providing information about legal procedures and advice to the client.
• Advise about determining the Professional fees of the work. (both for list of fees prepared at the beginning of the year and for any other work which is not mentioned on the Fee Schedules) Consult with Headquarters and finalize.
• To help with preparing corporate communication tools, whenever technical information is needed.
• Participating in internal and external educational activities, following the changes, requesting training if necessary.
• To attend seminars and other organizations for representing the company.
• To develop close relationships with UAE PTO, Governmental Agencies etc.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Law or equivalent.
• +5 years of experience as a trademark or patent attorney.
• Proven experience in trademark and patent prosecution, portfolio management and IP enforcement.
• Strong knowledge of UAE IP laws and regulations.
• Excellent legal drafting and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Attention to detail and strategic thinking.

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