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