IP/Trademark Paralegal

Paris Group

Dubai, UAE

Ref: LP292-03

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

* Assist and coordinate with law firms in preparing and filing electronic trademark applications, Identifying trademark issues, trademark rights, utilizing spreadsheets to check and instruct on daily basis.
* Suggesting and resolving trademark infringement and cancellation matters, avoiding litigation fees.
* Manage all portfolio of trademark including domestic and foreign matters
* Provided support and guidance for TM litigation/oppositions/nullity and cancellations
* Conduct searches in WIPO and locally of potential trademarks for the business expansion and reported the clearance
* Effectively prepare complex and /or confidential correspondence, reports, legal research, analyses, presentations and legal documents to acquire and support and enforce.

Requirements

University Qualifications: Bachelor of Law or any related course
Nature and length of previous experience: Minimum 2 years of experience as IP/Trademark Researcher/Paralegal
Specialist knowledge: Must be knowledgeable in doing trademark search on UAE websites and on various international websites such as WIPO, OHIM, EUIPO, USPTO

Soft Skills and Personality traits:
* Demonstrated experience in the same position for 1+ years.
* Outstanding organizational skills to properly handle and file documents.
* Able to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines.
* Demonstrate a courteous and professional demeanor.
* Experience with legal documents and legal jargon.
* Professionalism and dependability.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong ethics to handle sensitive documents and sensitive information.
* Must possess a “thinking-out-of-the-box” mentality.
* Preferably someone who can join immediately

About the Company

THE PARIS GROUP LLC is recognized for 40 years of success with apparel distribution and supply throughout the Middle East and Far East Region. The Paris Group board strives to demonstrate its appreciation for the retail industry by taking a leadership role as an agent and distributor.

A team of more than 4,000 highly skilled and dedicated multinational professionals from around 32 nationalities are an extension of Paris Group, with direct employees of over 3,301 in United Arab Emirates & the GCC Region.

With a vision to take the fashion industry to new levels in the GCC Region, Paris Group is constantly creating franchise partnerships with global fashion designers such as: BALMAIN PARIS, CANALI, GIANFRANCO FERRE, LOUIS FERAUD, PIERRE CARDIN, and ALESSANDRO DELL'AQUA.

Apart from the retail chain, Paris Group has an entire wholesale division including an 800,000 sq ft. fully automated warehouse; which is one of the biggest retail fashion logistics center in the UAE.

Part of Paris Group is SANKARI INVESTMENTS. Our real estate development business includes selecting the best locations for development projects and constructing well established residential properties.

Paris Group strives to build incomparable trustworthiness among its clients, absolute trademark of professionalism and excellent service deliverance. ‘THE PARIS GROUP LLC’ business house is founded by the impeccable Dr. Abdulkader Sankari.

The Paris Group is one of the leading established conglomerate in the UAE for more than 35 years from now by building incomparable trustworthiness among its clients, absolute trademark of professionalism and excellent service deliverance. The group enjoys an unmatched and respectable leadership role in the retail industry as the franchise partnership with the world’s top fashion brands. The group has also been in the passion for developing new concepts, managing and operating themed luxury food outlets, restaurants and cafes in the UAE. We currently operate over 300+ stores across the GCC & Egypt.

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Paralegal salaries in UAE

Average monthly compensation
AED 10,500

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