Patents Assistant

Duties/Responsibilities

• Handles all jobs related to the registration, renewals, recordals (assignments, mergers, change of name and address), oppositions, cancellation actions, etc. of intellectual property matters
• Attends to translation of legal documents
• Prepares day-to-day correspondences and reports to clients
• Communicates and coordinates with clients on all operational procedures
• Provides clients with regular status reports related to the registration, renewal, etc. of the trademark, patent or design application
• Conducts research when necessary and provides advice on all IP matters, e.g. registration, objections, retention, etc.
• Maintains vast knowledge of important clients' businesses, competition, and latest industry news and trends
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the manager/supervisor
• Interacts with all internal departments and company branches to coordinate and to understand business objectives

Skills/Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or any other related field
• 1-2 years of work experience
• Good command of English & Arabic
• Analytical skills
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Working under pressure and meeting deadlines