Senior Patent & IP Specialist – Dubai, UAE | ABOU NAJA Intellectual Property

🔹 Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Advisory: Lead patent consultations and advise clients on filing strategies across GCC, EPO, USPTO, and PCT systems.
• Technical Analysis: Conduct rigorous patentability assessments and Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) analyses to safeguard client innovations.
• Drafting Excellence: Draft and review high-quality patent specifications, claims, and responses to complex office actions.
• Portfolio Management: Oversee the entire lifecycle of patent portfolios, including PCT filings and national phase entries globally.
• Quality Authority: Act as the final technical authority for all patent deliverables, ensuring absolute accuracy and legal robustness.
• Mentorship: Supervise and mentor junior patent professionals, fostering technical growth within the internal team.

🔹 Requirements:

• Education: Mandatory Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or Technology.
• Experience: 7–12+ years of hands-on experience in patent prosecution and multi-jurisdictional portfolio management.
• Certifications: Qualification as a Patent Attorney or Registered Patent Agent is highly preferred.
• Expertise: Proven ability to draft sophisticated patent claims and manage PCT national phase entries.
• Language: Excellent English skills; Arabic language proficiency is a significant advantage.
• Soft Skills: Strong strategic advisory capabilities and the ability to lead a growing technical practice.

Why Join ABOU NAJA:

• Leadership Track: Clear pathway toward Practice Lead or Partner-level responsibility.
• Technical Exposure: Work with advanced technologies and diverse industries on a global scale.
• Professional Growth: Continuous opportunities for long-term development in a fast-scaling international practice.