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Intellectual Property Assistant – Patents – Egypt Office
Job Summary: Responsible for effecting and completing all patent-related matters for foreign and multinational clients. Is also responsible for managing patent-related matters for local and regional firms seeking advice and support for protecting their ideas.
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
– 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
– 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:
- Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy
- 1-5 years of experience in the field
- Exposure and experience in IP is a plus
- Excellent command of Arabic and English (French is a plus)
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office