Associate

About This Role

Company Description

Ownership provides a comprehensive range of intellectual property (IP) services across Asia, including trademark and design prosecution, portfolio management, and copyright registration. The firm specializes in contentious IP matters, such as oppositions, revocations, and disputes, and offers anti-counterfeiting and anti-piracy solutions, including enforcement actions. Expertise also extends to the commercialization of IP and technology, delivering tailored agreements for licensing, R&D, and technology transfer. Ownership is committed to strategic IP risk management and provides searching, due diligence, and monitoring services while collaborating with handpicked international agents to meet their clients' needs globally.

Role Description

This is a full-time hybrid role for an Associate, based in Dubai with a combination of in-office and remote work options. The Associate will be responsible for managing client portfolios, conducting legal research, preparing documentation for IP-related cases and transactions, and providing strategic advice on intellectual property and technology matters. Day-to-day tasks also include managing IP disputes, coordinating enforcement actions, and liaising with external agents and regulatory bodies.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in legal research, interpretation, and documentation related to IP law, including trademarks, designs, and copyright.
• Experience in managing client portfolios, drafting agreements, and providing strategic advice on IP and technology commercialization.
• Strong understanding of IP enforcement actions, including anti-counterfeiting, anti-piracy, and dispute resolution processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail for preparing high-quality legal documents.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, balancing on-site responsibilities in Dubai with remote work tasks.
• Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced professional environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Law or a related field. Advanced qualifications or certifications in intellectual property law are highly desirable.
• Fluency in English is essential; proficiency in other languages relevant to the region is a plus.