Software Developer/Application Support
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Summary
Based in Kuwait City, this role supports the administration and protection of clients' intellectual property rights: handling trademark/patent registrations, renewals, recordals, oppositions, legal document translations, and client correspondence. Despite the title, the posting describes IP application support, not software development.
Provides key support in the administration and protection of 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 intellectual property 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 and company branches to coordinate and to understand business objectives
- Bachelor's degree in Business or any other related field
- 1-2 years of work experience
- Good command of English & Arabic
- Analytical skills
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Working under pressure and meeting deadlines