Administrative Assistant – Intellectual Property Office - French speaker

Pillars -
Hadayek Alahram, GizaPosted 3 years ago

54Applicants for1 open position

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Intellectual property – support several countries

Job description – IP Admin - French speaker

Handle all trademarks issues such as filing, assignments, change of name and change of agent, renewals and searches for the assigned designated countries.
Handle all trademark registration issues as received from the client rep, and make sure all deadlines are properly met.
Follow up and communicate with the country office on all pending matters such as, payments due, legalization and receipts.
Check local publication monthly or as required, ensure that all relative trademarks are published on time and indicate any infringements if found.
Communicate infringements to original owners, by doing due diligence research on the company owner of current trademarks,
Ensure all registrations are paid on time and in duly manner, by liaising with the client rep, client and country office.
Follow up with trademark filing with the TMO.
Draft office actions, reply to oppositions and oppositions when the case is necessary
Ensure proper due diligence is done when drafting any letters to the TMO, and ensure that it is in line with deadlines, due dates and law.
Follow up on all office actions, oppositions and reply to oppositions with the country office or the TMO.
Make sure all WUPs and client folders are up to date and contain all required information, emails and instructions.
Conduct search and create search reports in line with laws and procedures.
Communicating all notices with clients and client reps as per set procedures.

French speaker
Strong attention to detail, highly organized, and eager to expand knowledge in the areas of intellectual property law
Ability to proactively assume high responsibility over assignments
A minimum of 3 years of administrative experience is required.
Proficiency in Microsoft applications, such as Word and Excel, and have the ability to learn new systems quickly.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills are required.
Must have strong multi-tasking, problem solving and time management skills.
Demonstrate leadership skills - inspire others and lead them through influence.
A self-starter who can identify, prioritize and accomplish multiple tasks.
Must be able to read, write, and speak Arabic & English & French