Jessica Younes

• Management of IP portfolios/ trademark applications;
• Preparation of translations, correspondences and reports for clients and agents;
• Following up on the filing process of trademark applications across the Middle East,
• North Africa and North America region and the complex procedural deadlines associated with them;
• Attending to the formalities involved in maintaining and updating trademark registrations;
• Advising on the registration of trademarks, trademark licensing requirements, transfer of intellectual property and protection of existing trademark rights;
• Advising clients on proceedings before the trademark opposition board and in related proceedings;
• Assisting in registrations on a local and International level, rejuvenating existing marks and assisting in their protection;
• Assisting consultants and Attorneys in assembling documentary evidence used before the trademark opposition board
• Training new employees on both Anaqua and IPMS along other aspects of Intellectual property, including the registration process of trademarks.

· Established corporate entities, prepared Legal documents, minutes of meetings and internal regulations, as well as drafted memorandums and attended court hearings;

· Drafted, reviewed and negotiated various types of bilingual agreements (English/Arabic; French/Arabic);

· Reviewed and proofread documents and correspondence to ensure compliance with legal procedures;

· Assisted in advising a leading Law Firm in the UK on various areas of Lebanese Laws;

· Drafted court memoranda, including appeals;

· Assisted in establishing and registering Corporations: drafted Articles of Incorporations, Minutes of Meetings, Shareholder’s Agreements etc;

· Assisted counsel with trial preparations, organizing documentation and sending required materials to opposing counsel;

· Conducted Legal researches under different jurisdictions; and

· Translated Legal documents from/to English and Arabic; French and English.

• Conducted Legal research and provided legal suggestions to secure proper implementation of applicable Laws, regulations and circulars;
• Reviewed and negotiated Fiduciary Agreements and Escrow Accounts Agreements with the legal team; and
• Reviewed and negotiated Retail contracts (Housing, Auto, Personal and Business
• Loan Agreements, Mortgage Agreements, Online Banking Terms of Use, E- commerce Terms and Conditions).

• Prepared and viewed correspondence and legal documents, such as deeds, wills, affidavits and briefs;
• Attended court hearings, meetings and conferences to take notes, minutes and dictation
• Conducted legal research in various jurisdictions and fields, reporting back to the associate in charge.