MOHIEDDINE WEHBE

Trademark Application Management:

• Managed the preparation, submission, and maintenance of trademark applications in adherence to legal standards and client specifications.
  

Legal Document Drafting and Review:

• Drafted and reviewed various legal documents including Appeals, Notices of Opposition, Counterstatement, Deeds of Assignments, and Powers of Attorney.
  

Administrative Task Management:

• Ensured timely handling of administrative tasks such as filings, renewals, assignments, change of names, and responses to office actions.
  

Client Communication and Updates:

• Provided clear guidance and regular updates to clients regarding trademark registration processes and application statuses.
  

Coordination with Agents:

• Coordinated effectively with agents in the GCC and Middle East, issuing clear instructions for seamless trademark registration and compliance.
  

Enforcement and Collaboration:

• Attended investigations and collaborated with authorities during raids to safeguard trademarks from infringement, particularly with the DED.
  

Customs and Anti-Counterfeiting Measures:

• Oversaw comprehensive registration of trademarks with UAE Customs to prevent unauthorized imports of counterfeit goods.
  

Notary Public Assistance:

• Facilitated client visits to the Notary Public for the processing of legal documents related to trademark matters.
  

Record Keeping and Database Management:

• Organized and maintained trademark application records within internal databases to ensure efficient document retrieval and management.
  

Stakeholder Relationship Management:

• Cultivated and maintained positive relationships with officials from the Ministry of Economy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Notary Public to streamline processes and enhance client service
  

Trademark Management:

• Prepare and maintain trademark applications.
• Follow up on application processes with officials.
• Prepare and review Appeals, Notices of Opposition, and Counterstatement.
• Draft Deeds of Assignments and Power of Attorneys.

Trademark Lifecycle and Compliance:

• Handle filings, renewals, assignments, name changes, and responses to office actions.
• Inform and guide clients through the registration process.
• Coordinate instructions to agents in the GCC and Middle East for trademark registration.
• Maintain trademark registrations across all UAE Customs.

Trademark Enforcement:

• Attend investigations and raids by the DED to protect client trademarks from infringement.

Patent Management:

• Prepare and maintain patent applications.
• Manage annuity reminders in the UAE and GCC.
• Advise clients on deadlines for supporting documents and annuity fees.

Client Support and Legal Formalities:

• Accompany clients to the Notary Public to ensure document processing.
• Organize and upload trademark and patent applications into the database.

Stakeholder Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain relationships with officials at the Ministry of Economy in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Notary Public.

General Administrative Support:

• Provided comprehensive administrative support to legal and trademark departments.
• Worked on special projects as assigned, ensuring timely completion and accuracy.
  

Trademark Services:

• Conducted online trademark searches, evaluated results, and reported to clients on mark availability for use and registration.
• Prepared and maintained trademark, service mark, and copyright applications.
• Managed filing, renewals, assignments, change of names, and responses to office actions.
  

Patent Management:

• Prepared and maintained patent applications, ensuring compliance with deadlines and requirements.
• Followed up with annuity deadlines for patent maintenance in accordance with UAE and GCC regulations.

Records and Document Management:

• Organized, filed, and scanned official documents according to records and contract management procedures
  

• Liaise and network with a range of stakeholders including customers, colleagues, and suppliers
• Analyzed ratings and programming features of competitors to evaluate the effectiveness of marketing strategies
• Established production schedules and communicated project status to stakeholders
• Organize and attend events such as conferences, promotions and exhibitions
• Developed contingency plans and alternative solutions for all projects.

• Assisted in organizing and implementation of various event including concerts, conferences, activation of products, fashion shows, seminars amongst others
• Handled all the client advertisement & promotion duties
• Liaised with clients to ascertain their precise event requirements
• Managed and coordinate venue requirements with vendors and suppliers such as caterers, stand designers, contractors and equipment hire etc
• Handled 'The Walk at JBR' account for the Dubai Shopping Festival & Dubai Summer Surprises in 2009
• Participated in the organization of the Ramadan Tent in Habtoor Grand Dubai.