Senior IP Enforcement

Senior IP Enforcement & Litigation SpecialistOne position is open | Competitive Salary |

Location:
Dubai
- Al Garhoud | Medical insurance cover | Airfare included |Learn more about this exciting opportunity and what we're looking for.
Role OverviewThe Senior IP Enforcement & Litigation Specialist is the firm’s single point of authority for all contentious IP matters, including patent and trademark infringement, enforcement actions, oppositions, cancellations, appeals, and litigation is a senior, hands‑on role responsible for taking matters from infringement detection through enforcement and litigation resolution, while coordinating with external law firms for court proceedings. The role also supervises IP watch services and supports complex legal matters across the firm.
Primary Responsibilities1. Infringement Analysis & Strategic Advisory (Patents & Trademarks)Conduct patent infringement analysis, including claim‑to‑product mapping and technical comparison.
Assess trademark infringement, counterfeiting, and unfair competition enforcement strength, risks, and commercial impact.
Advise clients on cease & desist, settlement, litigation, or border enforcement cost‑benefit and litigation risk assessments before alternative dispute resolution where . Enforcement Actions & Dispute ResolutionDraft and manage cease & desist letters, warning notices, and enforcement settlement negotiations, coexistence agreements, and licensing resolutions.
Coordinate market investigations and evidence customs recordation and border enforcement actions.
Handle online and marketplace enforcement (counterfeiting, takedowns, misuse).
Convert watch alerts and infringement findings into structured enforcement actions.3. Contentious Case Management – Oppositions, Cancellations & AppealsDraft and manage trademark and patent oppositions across jurisdictions.
Prepare counterstatements, defenses, and evidence of use / prior rights.
Handle non‑use cancellations, invalidations, and patent revocation actions.
Track and manage strict procedural deadlines (zero‑miss tolerance).4. Litigation Coordination (Court & Authority Proceedings)Manage IP litigation files end‑to‑end (strategy, evidence, deadlines).
Brief and instruct external litigation counsel on case background and objectives.
Prepare litigation bundles, expert inputs, and witness hearings (virtual/in‑person) and monitor proceedings.
Manage litigation progression through first instance → appeal → accurate reporting to clients and management throughout proceedings.5. Watch Services Supervision & Enforcement IntegrationSupervise the Watch Specialist for trademark and patent monitoring.
Review and approve all watch reports before client delivery.
Identify which watch hits require opposition, enforcement, or monitoring only.
Convert watch alerts into opposition, cancellation, or enforcement actions.
Develop and improve watch protocols, templates, and enforcement triggers.
Expand watch services (marketplace, domain, online monitoring).6. Complex Legal Support & Cross‑Functional CollaborationSupport the Actions Coordinator on complex office actions requiring legal argument.
Draft substantive refusals, examiner response strategies, and appeal arguments.
Coordinate with Patent and Trademark Specialists on technical and legal overlap.
During low litigation workload periods, provide quality review support for trademark matters as directed by management.7. Knowledge Management & Internal TrainingMaintain a database of opposition, cancellation, enforcement, and litigation precedents.
Track jurisdiction‑specific contentious procedure enforcement and litigation templates and best‑practice guides.
Train watch, actions, and consultation teams on escalation triggers and enforcement readiness.
Required QualificationsEducationLaw Degree (LLB or equivalent) – MandatoryIP specialization is strongly preferredLLM in IP Law or Patent/Trademark Agent certification is a plusExperience7–10+ years in IP litigation, infringement, and enforcementProven experience with:Patent & trademark oppositionsInfringement analysisEnforcement actionsLitigation coordinationExperience coordinating with external litigation counselMENA/GCC experience strongly preferredDeep understanding of patent claims and infringement analysisStrong legal drafting and argumentation skillsStrategic litigation and enforcement mindsetNegotiation and settlement expertiseExceptional deadline and case management disciplineAbility to operate independently with senior responsibilityClear client communication and commercial judgment