Junior Accountant

Head Office

Responsible for daily transfers and settlement of outstanding invoices, posting supplier invoices and issued invoices

  • Posts invoices and agent invoices on Dolphin ensuring that the amounts are posted correctly
  • Collects bank transfers received in settlement of outstanding dues, searches for advices and allocates issued invoices and branch invoices
  • Replies to inquiries received from offices and departments in the Head Office
  • Investigates unidentified payments, double payments and excess payments and allocates invoices when the details are received
  • Issues checks for local suppliers and processes related expenses
  • Allocates checks received against outstanding dues
  • Informs offices on a weekly basis of all collections received by sending credit notes
  • Ensures all invoices are posted on a daily basis and follows up with the concerned departments on pending ones
  • Prepares monthly reports for all outstanding credit balances
  • Prepares a monthly bank reconciliation sheet of Saba IP’s bank accounts
  • Files posted transactions on a daily basis
  • Performs other accounting-related tasks as assigned
  • University degree in Accounting
  • 0-3 years’ experience in accounting
  • 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. Knowledge in Dolphin is a plus
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Intellectual Property Assistant

Lebanon 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
  • 0-3 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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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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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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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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Patents Assistant

Jordan
  • 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 or Pharmacy
  • 0-2 years of experience in the field. Exposure and experience in IP is a plus
  • Very good command of Arabic and English
  • Teamwork skills
  • Flexibility & adaptability
  • Attention to detail
  • Analytical skills
  • Teamwork skills
  • 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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Intellectual Property Assistant

Morocco Office

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

  • Reads received e-mails to prioritize the jobs and attend  to urgent matters before others
  • Creates records for the instructed Jobs by using a specific system (IPMS), follows up on payments, and makes sure to adhere to deadlines by setting up tasks and reminders
  • Communicates with clients in order to process instructions from the date of filing up until the issuance of the certificate
  • Issues invoices, posts them online in case e-billing is required, follows up on unsettled ones, and organizes entries on spreadsheets
  • University Degree
  • 0-2 years of experience
  • Good command of English, French 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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Paralegal

Morocco Office

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

  • Provides legal advice and recommends course of action on how to tackle infringement/ counterfeit matters
  • Manages, coordinates and monitors legal enforcement cases on various IP matters
  • Prepares day-to-day correspondences and reports to clients
  • Translates documents when needed
  • Liaises with external lawyers and Saba branches to obtain their feedback on infringement cases and maintain the appropriate follow-up
  • Prepares annual audit reports for clients pertaining to legal matters handled by the company
  • Drafts and reviews petitions and memos, final opposition briefs for filing at the trademark office, counter-statements against adverse party’s responses, contestation against the trademark office decisions on the oppositions, and warning letters to be sent to counterparts
  • Reviews IP-related agreements such as licensing, franchising, master development, copyright agreements, etc.
  • Creates records for the instructed Jobs by using a specific system (IPMS), follows up on payments, and makes sure to adhere to deadlines by setting up tasks and reminders
  • Communicates with clients in order to process instructions from the date of filing up until the issuance of the certificate
  • Issues invoices, posts them online in case e-billing is required, follows up on unsettled ones, and organizes entries on spreadsheets
  • Bachelor of Laws
  • 3-5 years of legal experience. IP experience is a plus
  • Good command of French, English and Arabic
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Attention to detail
  • Analytical skills
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Working under pressure and meeting deadlines
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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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Administrative Patents Assistant

UAE Office

Manages and tackles critical deadlines related to patents, industrial designs, and annuities while also assisting with the filing of patent applications and the submission of documents for examination, office actions, and registration.

    • Handles new jobs related to annuities
    • Send reminders to clients and regarding missing of supporting documents and annuities.
    • Follow up on annuity payments.
    • Send reminders for outstanding invoices related to patents and industrial designs.
    • Ensure that all required documents for examination, office actions, and registration are filed through online system on time.
    • Monitor and track all relevant deadlines for patents, industrial designs, and related filings.
    • Proactively communicate any approaching deadlines and escalate issues as needed.
    • Coordinate and ensure timely filing of all necessary documents related to patents and industrial designs.
    • Perform online filing of patent applications, documents for examination, office actions, and registrations.
    • Ensure accurate and timely submission of documents through the relevant patent office portals.
    • Receiving and auditing of supporting documents
    • Preparing payment request and monitoring petty cash balance with accounts.
  • High school degree or equivalent
  • 0-2 years of administrative work experience
  • Very good verbal and written communication skills in English
  • UAE resident
  • Attention to detail
  • Analytical skills
  • Teamwork skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Time-management skills
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
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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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