Intellectual Property Assistant – Patents Full Time

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 Saba 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