Application Support/Software Developer

Head Office
  • Understands user requirements so as to identify and plan for development and/or upgrade suitable software/application solutions
  • Provides evaluation, advice and guidance on the proposed implementations of new systems, ensuring technical compatibility and stability
  • Defines and models new systems and applications or enhances the current ones and demonstrates the value of such changes in terms of requirements, feasibility, compatibility and suitability
  • Defines data structures and distribution to satisfy the application solution
  • Creates, maintains and optimizes database objects including SQL statements, views, functions and stored procedures
  • Develops and maintains applications, websites and databases using the required programming and coding (VB.Net, C#, ASP.Net, JQuery, Bootstrap, SQL)
  • Helps support reporting features of the Data Warehouse using reporting and business intelligence tools such as SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
  • Designs and develops complex interfaces between applications, the third party and the in-house applications using different integration techniques
  • Performs patch and new-version releases to test staging and production interface environments
  • Performs application and/or system testing on newly developed or enhanced applications (such as integration, regression, load and end-to-end testing)
  • Participates in application support and/or user support as and when required
  • Establishes and maintains effective relationships with users and other teams within the IT Department and external IT service providers in order to ensure the ongoing delivery and development of high quality service
  • Additional: Designs, builds, and maintains high performance, reusable and reliable mobile applications for Android and iOS
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering/Computer Engineering
  • 0-2 years of relevant experience
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in:
    • C#
    • VB.Net
    • SQL/Elastic search
    • Windows applications development
    • Web/Android /iOS/SharePoint, CRM development (additional)
  • Very good command of English
  • Analytical and planning skills
  • Time-management silks
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Translation Coordinator

Head Office
  • Translates legal documents from Arabic/English into French and vice versa
  • Reviews the quality of translation provided by third parties French, English and Arabic
  • Manages multiple projects simultaneously and ensures timely delivery
  • Reads given material and research industry-specific terminology
  • Bachelor’s degree in Translation
  • 5+ years of experience in legal translation
  • Excellent command of French, English and Arabic
  • Knowledge in CAT tools
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Annuities Assistant

Head Office
  • Creates records for the instructed jobs by using a specific system and maintains their follow up pertaining to payments, deadlines and all other related matters by setting up tasks and reminders
  • Handles the annual patent annuity renewal, generates reports and corresponds with agents and clients worldwide
  • Ensures that clients’ queries are handled in a timely manner
  • Provides assistance with the annuity payment process in several jurisdictions by researching and docketing information
  • Performs quality review of docket update and makes appropriate database correction
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business or equivalent
  • 0-2 years of experience
  • Good command of English and Arabic
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Attention to detail
  • Analytical skills
  • Teamwork skills
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Working under pressure and meeting deadlines
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Billing Assistant

Head Office
  • Learns, manages and masters various e-billing platforms like Tymetrix, Serengeti, and Collaborati, etc. for electronic invoice submission
  • Manages notifications from the e-billing platform, including rejections, updates, and system issues
  • Ensures timely and accurate billing by meeting deadlines and regularly following up with clients on the outstanding and overdue payments
  • Allocates payments accurately according to clients’ remittance advices
  • Coordinates with branch offices to meet month-end deadlines/accruals/budgets, etc.
  • Creates customized billing spreadsheets and reports as requested by clients
  • Collaborates with IT to resolve issues, improve efficiency, and ensure necessary tools and reports function properly
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business or equivalent
  • 0-2 years’ experience in a similar role
  • Very good command of English
  • Communication skills
  • Responsibility and accountability
  • Attention to detail
  • Multi-tasking skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Teamwork skills
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Working under pressure and meeting deadlines
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
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Trademarks Assistant

Head Office

Handles all the operational functions related to the protection of the clients’ IP rights.

  • Assists in maintaining the integrity of the docket database (IPMS), including any trademark docket system conversions, data downloads, and standardization of existing data
  • Supports intakes of trademark matters, including uploading into IPMS, opening of jobs, scanning of documents, and communicating with regional offices and/or international associates
  • Issues invoices and follows up on the settlement of outstanding ones
  • Generates various reports as requested for clients
  • Completes projects as assigned by the manager
  • University degree in Business or related
  • 1-3 years of work experience
  • Very good command of English and Arabic
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Attention to detail
  • Analytical skills
  • Teamwork skills
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Working under pressure and meeting deadlines
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Junior Trademark Watch Coordinator

Head Office
  • Determines and detects a trademark infringement and notifies clients when it occurs
  • Prepares watch notices and sends them to clients
  • Updates the database through access of input and analysis of data available
  • Researches via internet, official gazettes, cases etc.
  • Prepares and follows up on invoices
  • Checks and reviews emails constantly with a leading action to correspond with clients
  • Performs clearance check and works on conflict resolution when needed
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business or related
  • 0-2 years of experience. Knowledge in intellectual property is a plus
  • Fluent in English & Arabic. Any key European language is a plus
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Effective presentation and communication skills
  • Database management and record keeping
  • Gathering and analyzing information skillfully
  • Attention to detail
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Accountant

Egypt Office

Ensures the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, consolidating, and entering transactions.

  • Prepares and records asset, liability, revenue, and expenses entries by compiling and analyzing account information
  • Maintains and balances subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, and reconciling transactions while resolving discrepancies
  • Maintains general ledger by transferring subsidiary accounts, preparing a trial balance, and reconciling entries
  • Summarizes financial status by collecting information, preparing balance sheet, profit and loss, and other statements
  • Manages company funds and oversees the allocation of cash balances
  • Handles all bank accounts transactions and reconciliations
  • Uploads invoices daily on e-Invoice system
  • Handles all issues related to the VAT tax system
  • Maintains employee files
  • Handles all legal documents for new or resigning employees
  • Monitors daily attendance and keeps track of employees’ leaves
  • Processes monthly payroll for office staff, replies to their inquiries and prepares the documents requested
  • Avoids legal challenges by complying with legal and taxation requirements/declarations
  • Protects the company’s data by keeping information confidential
  • Liaises with the external auditor of the company and addresses needs related to the yearly audit
  • Ensures that the Head Office is continuously informed about major financial issues affecting the company in Egypt
  • University degree in accounting
  • 5+ years’ experience in accounting
  • Knowledge in e-Invoice system/portal
  • Knowledge in VAT tax system/portal
  • Very good command of English and Arabic
  • Analytical skills
  • High level of confidentiality
  • Attention to detail
  • Working under pressure and meeting deadlines
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Dolphin
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Patents Assistant

Egypt Office

Handles all the operational functions related to the protection of the clients’ IP rights.

  1.  Patent Procurement: Reviews, prepares and files patent applications; reviews, advises and replies to examination reports;   completes registration of application on grant, publication and issuance
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. Familiarizes oneself with local patent laws and regulations and maintains current knowledge on updates and changes
  5. Familiarizes oneself with Saba IP’s electronic management system (IPMS) for docketing, tracking, updating and analyzing filings and portfolios

 

  1. Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics/ Mechanical/ Electrical/ Telecommunication Engineering, or Biochemistry
  2. 2+ years of experience in the field. Exposure and experience in IP is a plus
  3. Very good command of Arabic and English (French is a plus)
  4. Teamwork skills
  5. Flexibility and adaptability
  6. Attention to detail
  7. Analytical skills
  8. Proficiency in Microsoft Office
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Trademarks Assistant

Jordan
Handles all the operational functions related to the protection of the clients’ IP rights.
  • Assists in maintaining the integrity of the docket database (IPMS), including any trademark docket system conversions, data downloads, and standardization of existing data
  • Supports intakes of trademark matters, including uploading into IPMS, opening of jobs, scanning of documents, and communicating with regional offices and/or international associates
  • Issues invoices and follows up on the settlement of outstanding ones
  • Generates various reports as requested for clients
  • Completes projects as assigned by the manager
  • University Degree
  • Very good command of English and Arabic
  • 0-3 years of work experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Attention to detail
  • Analytical skills
  • Teamwork skills
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Working under pressure and meeting deadlines
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Trademarks Assistant

Jordan Office
Handles all the operational functions related to the protection of the clients’ IP rights.
  • Assists in maintaining the integrity of the docket database (IPMS), including any trademark docket system conversions, data downloads, and standardization of existing data
  • Supports intakes of trademark matters, including uploading into IPMS, opening of jobs, scanning of documents, and communicating with regional offices and/or international associates
  • Issues invoices and follows up on the settlement of outstanding ones
  • Generates various reports as requested for clients
  • Completes projects as assigned by the manager
  • University Degree
  • Very good command of English and Arabic
  • 0-3 years of work experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Attention to detail
  • Analytical skills
  • Teamwork skills
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Working under pressure and meeting deadlines
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Intellectual Property Consultant

Kuwait Office
Identifies, qualifies and secures business opportunities by cultivating and maintaining mutually beneficial business relationships with current and potential clients.

• Prepares business development strategies tailored to the targeted customer by researching the client and providing them with solutions

• Targets clients by visiting them in their offices, building a business relationship and following up on quotations sent

• Initiates contact with potential clients by providing them with analysis in the region

• Handles the operation of the projects received from local clients including updating the system, opening of jobs, scanning of documents, and communicating with regional offices

• Follows up with clients on a regular basis to make sure payments are settled on time

• University degree in Business/Marketing or other related fields

• 5+ years of experience in the service industry with Marketing/Sales as a plus

• Kuwaiti resident

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills in English and Arabic

• Research & analytical skills

• Organizational and time-management skills

• Teamwork skills

• Flexibility and adaptability

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

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Patents Assistant

Kuwait Office

Handles all the operational functions related to the protection of the clients’ IP rights.

  • Patent Procurement: Reviews, prepares and files patent applications; reviews, advises and replies to examination reports; completes registration of application on grant, publication and issuance
  • Prepares cost estimates
  • 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
  • Processes patent annuities to maintain their validity
  • Prioritizes and manages multiple patent requests for their submission and follows up to meet various deadlines
  •  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
  • University degree in Engineering, Biochemistry or Pharmacy
  • 0-2 years of experience in the field
  • Kuwaiti resident
  • Very good command of Arabic and English 
  • Teamwork skills
  • Flexibility & adaptability
  • Attention to detail
  • Analytical skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
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Patents Administrator

KSA Office

Handles all the operational functions related to the protection of the clients’ patent rights.

  •   Conducts comprehensive patent searches to assess the patentability of inventions and identify potential conflicts with existing patents
  •   Drafts patent applications and related documents, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and compliance with local and international patent laws
  •   Works closely with inventors, engineers, and other stakeholders to gather relevant information and technical details for patent filings
  •   Communicates effectively with patent examiners and regulatory authorities to address inquiries, respond to office actions, and facilitate the patent prosecution process
  •   Conducts intellectual property due diligence reviews and provides strategic advice on patent portfolio management, including patent enforcement and licensing opportunities
  •   Stays updated on changes in patent laws, regulations, and industry trends in Saudi Arabia and the GCC countries and provides timely guidance to clients and internal teams
  •   Assists in the preparation and prosecution of patent litigation cases, including drafting legal briefs, conducting legal research, and providing litigation support as needed
  •   Collaborates with attorneys, paralegals, and other team members to ensure efficient workflow and timely completion of projects
  •   Participates in client meetings, presentations, and workshops to discuss patent strategies, portfolio reviews, and other intellectual property matters
  •   Maintains confidentiality and upholds ethical standards in all aspects of patent practice
  •   Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy, or a related field; advanced degree (e.g. master’s) is a plus
  •   4+ years of experience in patent prosecution, drafting, and portfolio management, preferably within an IP firm or corporate IP department
  •   Strong knowledge of patent laws, regulations, and procedures in Saudi Arabia and the GCC countries
  •   Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic; proficiency in other languages is a plus
  •   Time-management skills
  •   Attention to detail
  •   Analytical and problem-solving skills
  •   Proficiency in using patent databases, search tools, and document management systems
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Receptionist

KSA Office
  •   Greets, welcomes, and directs visitors appropriately
    •  Receives incoming phone calls and orients them as necessary 
    •  Receives and records all incoming mail and couriers for KSA Office
    •  Scans received documents, imports the relevant ones into the Company’s system, and follows up on any legalization requirements
    •  Arranges and keeps track of all outgoing couriers, documents, and cheques for collection
    •  Manages the maintenance services to keep the office premises clean, organized and well-maintained
    •  Provides assistance to the Country Manager and other executives in KSA Office
    •  Arranges hotel reservations and flight bookings for members of management, staff, and company visitors 
    •  Provides the office with assistance in administrative tasks aiming to support human resources and operations as assigned
    •  Manages and supervises the office and pantry supplies inventory and handles procurement tasks
    •  Performs other clerical duties as assigned, e.g. filing, photocopying, faxing, scheduling meetings, etc.
  •   2-3 years of experience in a similar role
    •  Proficiency in Microsoft Office
    •  Very good written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic
    •  Saudi resident
    •  Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask
    •  Excellent time-management skills and the ability to work under pressure
    •  Attention to detail 
    •  High level of confidentiality
    •  Positive attitude
    •  Flexibility and adaptability
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Administrative Assistant

UAE Office
  • Provides support with database maintenance.
  • Receives general emails and directs them to the appropriate channel for handling.
  • Writes and distributes emails, memos, letters, faxes and forms in English and Arabic.
  • Organizes and maintains files and records. 
  • Translates documents when needed (from/to English/Arabic).
  • Prepares regular and periodic reports as requested.
  • Performs other administrative and trademark-related tasks as assigned.
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 0-2 years of administrative work experience
  • Good command of English and Arabic
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Organizational skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Analytical skills
  • Teamwork skills
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Working under pressure
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Legal Assistant

UAE Office

Provides support in handling legal matters related to intellectual property rights of the company’s clients.

  • Assists clients with queries related to legal matters concerning intellectual property rights
  • Manages trademark opposition and counterstatement cases, including legal assessment, client advisory, claim/defense preparation, and representation at hearings
  • Prepares daily correspondence and reports for clients
  • Provides translation services for documents as needed
  • Conducts trademark clearance work, including common law searches, draft clearance reports, and client advisories
  • Coordinates with external lawyers to handle litigation and court cases, ensuring appropriate follow-up
  • Manages tasks with UAE notary public offices efficiently
  • Drafts and reviews various intellectual property-related contracts, such as licensing, franchising, assignment, and joint ventures
  • Prepares annual audit reports for clients regarding legal matters handled by the company
  • Bachelor of Laws degree or equivalent
  • UAE resident
  • 2-4 years of experience, preferably in the field of intellectual property or a related area
  • Excellent command of English and Arabic
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Organizational skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Teamwork skills
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Intellectual Property Consultant

UAE Office

Identifies, qualifies and secures business opportunities by cultivating and maintaining mutually beneficial business relationships with current and potential clients

  • Prepares business development strategies tailored to the targeted customer by researching the client and providing them with solutions
  • Responds to daily emails in a timely manner
  • Coordinates and attends international conferences to meet with clients and follow up on any potential business opportunities
  • Targets clients by visiting them in their offices, building a business relationship and following up on quotations sent
  • Initiates contact with potential clients by providing them with analysis in the region
  • 5+ years of experience in the service industry with marketing/sales as a plus
  • University degree in Business/Marketing or other related fields
  • Very good command of English and Mandarin. Arabic is a plus
  • Research & analytical skills
  • Communication skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Teamwork skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Time-management skills
  • Flexibility & Adaptability
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