IP/Corporate Paralegal
Nestlé Middle East FZE
Total years of experience :32 years, 2 Months
1. Management of trademark portfolio in the Middle East, Maghreb and NEAR Regions.
a. Registration, renewal, search of trademarks and coordinating the same with the relevant businesses, internal and external lawyers.
b. Providing advice to the business on the use of intellectual property rights
c. Reviewing packaging artwork for new and existing product categories.
d. Updating the trademark database
2. Management of cases involving oppositions, trademark infringement and counterfeit in the Middle East, Maghreb and NEAR Regions by:
a. Coordinating with the internal and external lawyers on all cases which involve violation of our intellectual property rights.
b. Providing instructions to external agents and lawyers on the appropriate legal actions which need to be taken to defend our rights.
c. Drafting and reviewing of undertaking, warning letters and settlement agreements.
3. Management of Legal Documents and Contracts for the Company:
a. Draft, review, negotiate and finalize the different contracts and agreement with the business and/or the third party suppliers.
for IP: Assignment of Rights, Terms and Conditions of Promotions, Website Privacy Policy, Co-Existence Agreements, Settlement Agreements.
for Corporate: Supply Agreements, Joint Promotions, Media Contracts and Recruitment Contracts, MOUs, POA, Service Agreement, Co-Manufacturing Agreements, Media Contracts,
4. Management of Domain Names for ME, Maghreb and NEAR Regions:
a. registration of new domain names and renewal of the existing domain names.
b. changes in the DNS settings
c. redirection of URLs
a. Overseeing the over-all operations of the company (logistics, personnel, operations).
b. Giving assistance to clients who seek services for the registration of their trademarks, patents and design.
c. Preparing application and checking supporting documents.
d. Keeping track of deadline for submission of supporting documents and payment of annuities for patent and PCT applications.
e. Writing of communications and correspondence relative to enquiries made by clients in the course of business through e-mail or mail.
f. Providing proposals for the registration of trademarks in the UAE and other countries.
g. Preparation of report and sending the same to the clients as well as providing them with updates.
h. Keeping an orderly file of client’s profile and their applications.
i. Making reports and invoices to be served to the clients.
a. Coordinates with national and local agencies regarding local government activities.
b. Reviewing and consolidating statistical reports submitted by the different hospitals in the province.
c. Writing of communication, activity designs and reports.
d. Secretary to board meetings, taking down of minutes, giving notices, drafting of board resolutions and other communications required by the organization.
e. Reviewing contracts received by the office for approval by the director.
f. Conducting research and writing legal opinions on cases confronted by the agency.
g. Organizing training, seminars and workshops.
h. Attending staff meetings and conferences regularly.
Bachelor of Laws