Head of Trademark Department
Saba & Co. Intellectual Property
Total years of experience :16 years, 1 Months
• Led the Trademark department team of sixteen to deliver over 80% of the Dubai branch's profits and revenues (Mos profitable of 40+ departments across the region)
• Managed to consistently exceed eight-figure revenue targets and increased revenues by 20% in 2013/2014
• Developed unique strategic proposals to prospective and existing clients in the retail, pharmaceutical, FMCG and automotive industries
• Supported Partner (direct report) in taking key strategic decisions including the acquisition and placement of employees, restructuring of key sub-departments and quality control
• Independently carried out both administrative and operational decisions in line with strategic goals including the creation of new processes and procedures and revamping existing ones
• Conducted annual evaluations of processes and Key Performance Indicators to fine-tune preset benchmarks
• Analyzed weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports and utilized insights to drive tactical decisions
• Provided hands-on training to 25 employees and formally mentor three of them on all professional matters
• Reviewed and assigned all the department’s incoming correspondences (over 100 emails per day)
• Reviewed and approved all the department's outgoing correspondences daily (over 100 emails per day)
• Administered the company's IP database management system
• Ensured the strict adherence to service level requirements by staff, coordinating with the IT department to implement tailor-made procedures and proactively providing periodic reports
• Analyzed prospective trademark filing programs and crafted strategies to overcome potential obstacles
• Built trademark availability search reports effectively identifying potential infringement risk
• Analyzed, reported, advised and responded to trademark examination decisions (office actions) while providing risk analyses and alternative solutions
• Provided advice on trademark registration, renewal, and other trademark prosecution matters
• Performed most of responsibilities mentioned in Head of Department position
• Prepared trademark applications for registration, renewal and other trademark prosecution matters
• Handled client queries and correspondences
• Issued invoices and maintained close follow-up with client ensuring quick settlement
• Reviewed and translated over 1, 000 legal documents from English to Arabic
During my 4 years at university, I took part in the debate club and not much else. I especially enjoyed debating various topics, as this was something that I was interested in since high-school. Apart from this extracurricular activity, I was very much focused on gaining as much working knowledge as I could. I held a position at the Office of admissions, doing administration work, and discussing various topics with prospective applicants and their parents. I managed to land on the Dean's list in my very last semester. Other temporary employment opportunities are scattered here and there. Overall, I tried to achieve the best balance between learning, developing my skills through active employment, and engaging in at least one activity that showcased my own personal interest.