Intellectual Property Lawyer
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About the Role
Koshan Development & Investment seeks an Intellectual Property Lawyer to advise on trademarks, patents, copyrights, and IP portfolio management. The role involves handling IP registrations, drafting agreements, and representing clients before authorities.
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Responsibilities
- Advise clients on intellectual property matters including trademarks, patents, copyrights, industrial designs, and trade secrets.
- Conduct trademark availability searches and provide legal opinions on registrability and infringement risks.
- Prepare, file, and prosecute trademark, copyright, industrial design, and patent applications before relevant authorities.
- Manage domestic and international IP portfolios including renewals, assignments, recordals, and licensing.
- Draft, review, and negotiate IP related agreements such as licensing, assignment, NDA, technology transfer, franchise, and coexistence agreements.
- Monitor and enforce clients' IP rights through opposition, cancellation, infringement actions, cease and desist notices, and settlement negotiations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B.)
- 3–7 years of experience in intellectual property law
- Experience handling trademark registrations and IP prosecution
- Licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction (preferred)
- LL.M. in Intellectual Property Law is an advantage
- Fluent in English; Arabic is an advantage
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Job Summary
- We are seeking a highly motivated and detail oriented Intellectual Property (IP) Lawyer to join our legal team.
- The successful candidate will advise clients on all aspects of intellectual property law, including trademarks, patents, copyrights, industrial designs, trade secrets, licensing, enforcement, and IP portfolio management.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise clients on intellectual property matters, including trademarks, patents, copyrights, industrial designs, and trade secrets.
- Conduct trademark availability searches and provide legal opinions on registrability and infringement risks.
- Prepare, file, and prosecute trademark, copyright, industrial design, and patent applications before the relevant authorities.
- Manage domestic and international IP portfolios, including renewals, assignments, recordals, and licensing.
- Draft, review, and negotiate IP related agreements, including Licensing Agreements, Assignment Agreements, NDAs, Technology Transfer Agreements, Franchise Agreements, and Coexistence Agreements.
- Advise clients on IP protection strategies and commercialization of intellectual assets.
- Conduct legal due diligence relating to intellectual property during mergers, acquisitions, and investments.
- Monitor and enforce clients' IP rights through opposition, cancellation, infringement actions, cease and desist notices, and settlement negotiations.
- Represent clients before government authorities, regulatory bodies, and courts where applicable.
- Coordinate with foreign associates and patent agents on international trademark and patent filings, prosecution, and portfolio management.
- Stay updated on developments in UAE and international intellectual property laws and regulations.
- Support business development initiatives by preparing legal proposals, client presentations, and articles related to IP law.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B.)
- Licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction (preferred).
- LL.M. in Intellectual Property Law is an advantage.
- Professional certification in Intellectual Property or Trademark Practice is desirable.
- Membership in recognized IP organizations is an advantage.
Experience
- 3–7 years of experience in intellectual property law.
- Experience handling trademark registrations and IP prosecution.
- Familiarity with the UAE Ministry of Economy IP systems is highly preferred.
- Experience managing international trademark portfolios is an advantage.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of UAE and international intellectual property laws.
- Excellent legal drafting and contract negotiation skills.
- Experience in trademark prosecution, enforcement, and litigation support.
- Strong analytical and problem solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple matters and meet deadlines.
- High level of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal research tools.
- Fluent in English; Arabic is an advantage.
Preferred Knowledge
- UAE Intellectual Property Laws and Regulations
- WIPO procedures and international trademark systems
- Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)
- Copyright and related rights
- Brand protection and anti counterfeiting strategies
- Technology, media, and innovation law
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work with local and international clients.
- Exposure to high profile intellectual property matters.
- Collaborative and professional working environment.
Work Location
- In person
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