Job Summary: Handles all the operational functions related to the protection of the clients’ IP rights.
Duties / Responsibilities:
- Handles all jobs related to the registration, renewals, recordals (assignments, mergers, change of name and address), oppositions, cancellation actions, etc. of IP 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 (e.g. Business Development, Key Accounts, Enforcement, Watch and Clearance, Credit, Accounts, etc.) and company branches to coordinate and to understand business objectives
Skills / Qualifications:
- University Degree
- 1-2 years of work experience
- Good command of English & Arabic
- Resident of Kuwait
- Good analytical skills
- Teamwork skills
- Ability to work independently and effectively, learn quickly, exercise good judgment, demonstrate flexibility, maintain composure while working under pressure of interruptions and changing priorities with strict deadlines
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office & Outlook