Software Developer/Application Support
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Summary
Despite the 'Software Developer' title, the posting describes an IP operations/paralegal role: administering and protecting clients' intellectual property rights — handling trademark and patent registrations, renewals, recordals, oppositions, legal document translations, client correspondence, and status reporting. Core needs are English/Arabic fluency and organizational skills, not programming.
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
Skills/Qualifications
- 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