Patents Assistant

Job Summary

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Handles all the operational functions related to the protection of the clients’ IP rights.

Duties / Responsibilities:

– Patent Procurement: Reviews, prepares and files patent applications; reviews, advises and replies to examination reports; completes registration of application on grant, publication and issuance

Prepares cost estimates

– Patent Portfolio Management: Monitors deadlines; applies and utilizes guidelines and procedures for prosecution and invoicing; familiarizes oneself with specific client technology(ies) and provides required support

Processes patent annuities to maintain their validity

Prioritizes and manages multiple patent requests for their submission and follows up to meet various deadlines- Patentability Searches:

Prepares and advises local/regional clients on patentability of inventions; prepares patent applications for filing; advises on filing strategy and provides required support

– Familiarizes oneself with local patent laws and regulations and maintains current knowledge on updates and changes

– Familiarizes oneself with Saba IP’s electronic management system (IPMS) for docketing, tracking, updating and analyzing filings and portfolios

Skills/ Qualifications:

• University degree in Engineering or Pharmacy
• 0-3 years of experience in the field. Exposure and experience in IP is a plus
• Very good command of Arabic and English
• Teamwork skills
• Flexibility & adaptability
• Attention to detail
• Analytical skills
• Teamwork skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office