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

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