Dubai, United Arab Emirates

IP Lawyer (Trademarks)

 Job Description:

Company: Manufacturing company based in the UAE
Work Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates (On-site / hybrid)

Responsibilities:

  • Full management of trademark registrations worldwide.
  • Monitoring application statuses, ensuring timely communication with trademark offices and external advisors.
  • Coordinating work with local IP consultants, including requests, responses, timelines, and documentation.
  • Conducting legal risk assessments and providing recommendations on trademark registration and protection strategies.
  • Preparing and filing documents, maintaining the companys trademark portfolio and internal IP records.
  • Monitoring potential infringements, tracking conflicts, and preparing initial responses/oppositions.
  • Providing legal support to marketing and product teams regarding brand usage, potential conflicts, and proper rights clearance.
  • Developing or improving internal procedures related to IP management and ensuring compliance.

Requirements:

  • Bachelors or Masters degree in Law.
  • At least 2 years of experience in intellectual property (experience in a law firm is a strong advantage).
  • Hands-on experience with trademark registrations and collaboration with foreign IP advisors.
  • Solid understanding of international procedures (Madrid System, national filings, etc.).
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to handle multiple simultaneous processes.
  • Ability to independently build and maintain an effective trademark management system.
  • English proficiency sufficient for professional communication with foreign consultants and authorities.

Our client is looking for someone who:

  • Can fully own and manage all trademark-related matters within the company.
  • Is proactive and capable of developing a long-term trademark protection strategy, not just handling routine filings.
  • Can work autonomously, manage deadlines, and maintain processes without constant supervision.
  • Is ready to streamline and optimize IP workflows within the organization.

We offer:

  • The opportunity to build and shape the companys IP function or enhance the current processes.
  • Work in a stable company with its own product line.
  • Focused scope of work: primarily trademarks and related matters.
  • Competitive compensation (to be discussed with successful candidate).
  • Supportive team and management.
  Required Skills:

Organization Protection Collaboration Management System Compliance Registration Organizational Skills Compensation Timelines Attention To Detail Manufacturing Filing Strategy Records Documentation Marketing English Communication Management