Nart Bahjat Nashko
Dubai
Summary
A position where I can utilize my organizational, technical, interpersonal and bilingual skills in combination with my Trademark expertise that will provide challenges, learning experiences, and opportunity for growth. Results-driven professional skilled in researching legal case information and preparing necessary correspondence with strong understanding of legal terminology and processes. Adept in maintaining confidential records and client information. Pleasantly assists attorneys in preparing for legal proceedings.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Trademark Paralegal
Gowling WLG (UK) LLP
09.2022 - Current
- Enhanced trademark research efficiency by developing an organized system for managing search results and documentation.
- Streamlined the trademark application process by creating detailed checklists and guidelines, ensuring timely submissions.
- Collaborated with attorneys to draft responses to office actions, resulting in successful registration of trademarks.
- Managed a portfolio of hundreds of trademarks, closely monitoring status updates and upcoming deadlines for action.
- Provided support during litigation proceedings by gathering evidence and preparing exhibits.
- Conducted comprehensive trademark searches to identify potential conflicts and minimize infringement risks.
- Handling trademark prosecution matters and providing comprehensive legal support. Seeking to leverage expertise in preparing legal documents, conducting research, and analyzing corporate documents for the legal team.
Trademark Paralegal
Bird & Bird (MEA) LLP
12.2019 - 12.2021
- Filing and prosecuting domestic and foreign trademark applications and Maintain accurate and current records of all aspects of oppositions, office actions and renewals
- Handle the renewal, cancellation, or abandonment of new and existing Trade marks
- Monitoring up-coming due dates for all pending applications during each phases of prosecution
- Managing outside counsel's completion of the above tasks as appropriate and within a budget
- Provide cost estimates for clients and process agent's invoices.
Trademark Paralegal
Rouse & Co. International
12.2015 - 11.2019
- Screen notices of publication of trademark applications on a world-wide basis to avert infringements of client's portfolio
- Coordinate early stages of potential opposition actions to trademarks of third parties by providing clients with the background information
- Handle trade mark searches by instructing local agents, submitting request to the UAE Trade Mark Office, and conduct searches in SAEGIS
- Handle the renewal, cancellation, or abandonment of new and existing Domain Names.
IP Assistant - Trademark Department
Nader Qumsieh & Associates
07.2014 - 11.2015
- Handle trade mark prosecution matters related to renewals, recordals, assignments, mergers, change of name and address and the like
- Handle Communicates and coordinates with agents on all operational procedures
- Provide regular status reports to clients in relation to the registration and renewals of trade marks and patents
- Managing outside counsel's completion of some of the above tasks as appropriate and within a budget
- Coordinate with other NJQ branches across the region to provide support and understand business objectives.
Senior Call Center Officer
Royal Jordanian Airlines
06.2010 - 06.2014
- Obtains client information by answering telephone calls; interviewing clients; verifying information
- Determines eligibility by comparing client information to requirements
- Establishes policies by entering client information; confirming pricing
- Informs clients by explaining procedures; answering questions; providing information
- Maintains and improves quality results by adhering to standards and guidelines; recommending improved procedures
- Accomplishes sales and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
Assistant Manager
Nashkhoplast Recycling
01.2008 - 05.2010
- Ensure that all employees are properly trained in safety and that there is a continuous and daily effort to ensure compliance with all safety standards
- Received first hand training on new recycling machines and trained all personnel thereafter
- Manage material usage, production output, labor cost, scrap rate, and focus upon continuous improvement in first run material yield
- Interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
- Develop and maintain relationship with employment agencies and other recruitment sources
- Review customer complaints and corrective actions on a regular basis in order to implement lasting corrective actions that improve customer service and product quality.
Sales Associate
Jordan Book Centre
06.2006 - 12.2007
- Interact with the walk-in customers and provide them with the books of their choice
- Suggest names of books that suit their taste
- Assist the customers to make their purchases
- Communicate with the customers via emails and telephonic calls
- Answer their queries regarding availability of books, book reviews, new launches, price of books and the like
- Categorize books into several sections of children's specials, fiction, non-fiction, autobiography, mythological, mystery, etc., and organize them well on the shelves
- Maintain a record of the books sold every day
- Update the stocks accounts with the number of total sales on that date
- Ensure the store premise is kept clean at all times
- Remove the books that are torn, spoilt, or have yellowed over the time.
Ground Steward
Al Etihad Airways
03.2006 - 05.2006
- Provided traveling public with concise, clear, and courteous up to date flight information including direction assistance
- Knowledgeable of all airline procedures and policies to instill customer confidence and safety throughout the Airport
- Responds to customers' inquiries and properly apply service for special care passengers
- Inform clients for essential travel information such as travel times, transportation connections and medical/ visa requirements
- Keep passengers informed and makes announcements to ensure important information is communicated about their itineraries, flights and luggage.
Education
B.A. English Literature -
Mutah University
01.2005
Skills
- Native Arabic speaker
- English as a second language
- Expert Level: Office 365 - Excel, Word, Outlook
- Applications: WebTMS, TMview, SAEGIS, Metastorm, Cosearch
Certification
- 2005, The British Council, Amman, Jordan, IELTS Course
- 2002, The British Council, Jordan, Level Fifteen Course
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 02/12/84
Timeline
Trademark Paralegal
Gowling WLG (UK) LLP
09.2022 - Current
Trademark Paralegal
Bird & Bird (MEA) LLP
12.2019 - 12.2021
Trademark Paralegal
Rouse & Co. International
12.2015 - 11.2019
IP Assistant - Trademark Department
Nader Qumsieh & Associates
07.2014 - 11.2015
Senior Call Center Officer
Royal Jordanian Airlines
06.2010 - 06.2014
Assistant Manager
Nashkhoplast Recycling
01.2008 - 05.2010
Sales Associate
Jordan Book Centre
06.2006 - 12.2007
Ground Steward
Al Etihad Airways
03.2006 - 05.2006
B.A. English Literature -
Mutah University
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