Intellectual Property Lawyer
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About the Role
RAYNE is seeking experienced IP Lawyers based in Dubai & Abu Dhabi to join as consultants embedded within client organisations. You will advise on trademark, patent, copyright, and licensing matters.
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Responsibilities
- Advise on trademark, copyright, patent, and design rights protection, registration, and enforcement
- Draft, review, and negotiate licensing agreements, IP assignments, franchise agreements, and technology transfer agreements
- Provide legal guidance on IP portfolio management, brand protection strategies, and anti counterfeiting measures
- Conduct IP due diligence and risk assessments in connection with corporate transactions and commercial deals
- Manage IP disputes, infringement matters, and enforcement actions, including liaison with regulatory bodies and local authorities
- Support cross border IP matters, ensuring compliance with international and regional regulations
Requirements
- 5+ years PQE admitted in a major international jurisdiction
- 5+ years of IP experience at either a top tier international law firm or in house within an IP/legal function
- Strong background in trademarks, patents, copyright, and licensing
- Proven ability to handle complex IP portfolios and enforcement matters
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
- Regional experience required
- Arabic language skills is a plus but not required
Full Job Posting
About the Role
- RAYNE is expanding its consultant team and is seeking experienced IP Lawyers based in Dubai & Abu Dhabi to join our growing practice.
- As a consultant at RAYNE, you will be embedded directly within client organisations, functioning as a genuine extension of their in house teams.
- We are currently growing our team across multiple seniority levels and locations throughout the GCC, with particular interest in Dubai & Abu Dhabi based professionals with strong experience in trademark, patent, and copyright matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise on trademark, copyright, patent, and design rights protection, registration, and enforcement.
- Draft, review, and negotiate licensing agreements, IP assignments, franchise agreements, and technology transfer agreements.
- Provide legal guidance on IP portfolio management, brand protection strategies, and anti counterfeiting measures.
- Conduct IP due diligence and risk assessments in connection with corporate transactions and commercial deals.
- Manage IP disputes, infringement matters, and enforcement actions, including liaison with regulatory bodies and local authorities.
- Support cross border IP matters, ensuring compliance with international and regional regulations.
Qualifications
- 5+ years PQE admitted in a major international jurisdiction.
- 5+ years of IP experience at either a top tier international law firm or in house within an IP/legal function.
- Strong background in trademarks, patents, copyright, and licensing.
- Proven ability to handle complex IP portfolios and enforcement matters.
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Regional experience required.
- Arabic language skills is a plus but not required.
Additional Information
- If you are looking for a fixed term assignment in the Middle East, we would love to hear from you!
Company Description
- RAYNE is changing the way leading multinationals, start ups, and government entities across the Middle East access high calibre legal talent through flexible resourcing solutions.
- We connect exceptional Legal professionals with businesses that need specialised support on critical projects and contracts.
- Our approach enables companies to engage top tier expertise without long term commitments, while also giving professionals the flexibility to work in a way that supports their career and lifestyle goals, prioritising balance.
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