[Hiring] Senior Patent & IP Specialist Dubai UAE

Position: Senior Patent & IP Specialist

Date Posted: December 21, 2025

Industry: Intellectual Property / Legal / Technology

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: 7–12+ Years

Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree holder in Engineering, Science, or Technology

Salary: AED 15000 to 30000

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Company: ABOU NAJA Intellectual Property

Description:
ABOU NAJA Intellectual Property is currently seeking a highly experienced Senior Patent & IP Specialist to join its growing team in Dubai. This is a full-time, senior-level role designed for professionals ready to take ownership of complex intellectual property matters while contributing to the strategic growth of a technical IP practice serving an international client base.

This position combines advanced technical expertise with client advisory responsibilities and quality oversight across a broad range of intellectual property services, including patents, designs, utility models, IC layouts, and plant variety rights. The role offers a clear leadership track for candidates aiming to advance into practice leadership or partner-level positions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Leading patent consultations and advising on filing strategies across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Conducting patentability assessments, freedom-to-operate (FTO) analyses, and portfolio optimization reviews.
  • Drafting, reviewing, and finalizing patent specifications, claims, and responses to office actions.
  • Managing PCT filings and overseeing national phase entries.
  • Supervising and handling patent portfolios across GCC, EPO, USPTO, PCT, and other global systems.
  • Coordinating with foreign associates, technical experts, and internal stakeholders.
  • Mentoring and supervising junior patent professionals.
  • Acting as the final quality authority for all patent-related deliverables.

Candidate Profile:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science, or Technology is mandatory.
  • Minimum of 7–12+ years of hands-on experience in patent prosecution and portfolio management.
  • Strong experience with PCT applications and multi-jurisdictional filings.
  • Proven ability to draft high-quality patent specifications and claims.
  • Patent Attorney or Registered Patent Agent qualification is preferred.
  • Arabic language skills are highly desirable.
  • Excellent client-facing skills with strong strategic and advisory capabilities.

Why Join:

  • Opportunity to take a leadership role in scaling a growing patent practice.
  • Clear pathway toward Practice Lead or Partner-level responsibility.
  • Exposure to advanced technologies and diverse industries.
  • Hands-on management of international patent portfolios.
  • Long-term career development and professional growth opportunities.

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