Ali Yaacoub
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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French Native or bilingual proficiency
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Arabic Native or bilingual proficiency
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Credentials
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Intellectual Property Certificate
National Academy of InventorsOct, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Personal Trainer Certificate
IFBBOct, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Member
The Law SocietySep, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales
Solicitors Regulation AuthorityAug, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
SQE2 Prep Course
BARBRI SQE PrepMar, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
SQE1 Prep Course
BARBRI SQE PrepOct, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
English Proficiency Assessment
Saint Louis UniversityAug, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic
PearsonSep, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Practising Certificate
Solicitors Regulation AuthorityNov, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic
PearsonOct, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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JP Legal
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United Arab Emirates
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Associate
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Dec 2022 - Present
• Managing and advising on a diverse portfolio of IP matters, including trade mark prosecution and enforcement for clients in various industries • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating IP-related agreements, such as licensing agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and assignments agreements • Conducting legal research and analysis to provide well-reasoned advice on complex IP issues • Assisting clients with the registration, protection, and enforcement of their IP rights, both domestically and internationally • Advising clients on IP-related disputes, including infringement, invalidity, and opposition proceedings • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements, such as terms and conditions, supply agreements, distribution agreements, agency agreements, licensing agreements, and service agreements • Identifying potential risks and liabilities in contracts and proposing appropriate solutions to protect the clients' interests • Assisting clients in developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure legal and regulatory compliance • Drafting and reviewing transactional documents, including share purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements, shareholders' agreements, joint venture agreements, and other corporate-related documents • Assisting in the negotiation and execution of various corporate transactions, including M&A, private equity investments, and corporate restructurings • Reviewing the work of paralegals, trainee associates, and junior associates Show less
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Bird & Bird
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United Kingdom
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Law Practice
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700 & Above Employee
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Paralegal
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Sep 2018 - Jun 2020
• Preparing administrative complaints for filing with the Economic Departments in each Emirate of the UAE • Attending to and assisting with Customs recordals • Conducting market surveys, use investigations and searches • Handling trade mark enforcement actions in the UAE • Undertaking raids with the local Police and Economic Departments • Liaising with local authorities regarding private storage facilities and transportation of seized products • Obtaining approvals for destruction of products and attending the destructions with the local authorities • Attending the Ministries of Economy and other local authority departments regarding trade mark and IP cases • Drafting and translating legal documents such as Power of Attorney (PoA), Cease and Desist (C&D) Letters, Undertaking Letters, Complaint Letters, Technical Reports, Affidavits, etc. • Reporting to clients on trade mark enforcement matters, timetable of events and deadlines • Handling due diligence related to trade mark and IPR portfolios including auditing of data from national IPO and other commercial databases • Assisting with the preparation of fee quotes, applications/complaints and related documentation for filing cases Show less
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Saba IP
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Lebanon
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Legal Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Trade Mark Watch Coordinator
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Apr 2017 - Aug 2018
• Monitoring official gazettes and detecting trade mark infringements • Preparing watch notices and sending them to clients • Updating the database through access of input and analysis of data • Researching via internet, official gazettes, cases, etc. • Thoroughly analysing potential conflicts, performing clearance check and working on conflict resolution by examining current database, reverting back on previous cases and reviewing clients’ instructions • Preparing and following up on invoices Show less
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Infomed International for Events
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Lebanon
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Event Organiser
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Jan 2017 - Feb 2017
• Liaising with clients to find out their exact event requirements • Managing and coordinating suppliers and all event logistics (venue, catering, travel) • Liaising with sales and marketing teams to publicise and promote the event • Researching opportunities for new clients and events • Liaising with clients to find out their exact event requirements • Managing and coordinating suppliers and all event logistics (venue, catering, travel) • Liaising with sales and marketing teams to publicise and promote the event • Researching opportunities for new clients and events
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Global Coalition for Efficient Logistics (GCEL)
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Switzerland
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Assistant
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Nov 2016 - Jan 2017
• Performing all country SEA (Shipment Efficiency Assessment) tasks according to guidelines • Assisting in data validation, findings analysis, and report preparation for all SEA • Performing all country TEA (Trade Efficiency Assessments) tasks according to guidelines • Assisting in data validation, findings analysis, and report preparation for all TEA • Conducting research as needed to support management decision-making and organizational objectives • Demonstrating an on-going commitment to personal and departmental improvement Show less
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IFP Group
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Lebanon
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Database Analyst
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Jan 2016 - Mar 2016
• Entering exhibitions visitors’ data including individual name, position, company, company address, email, phone number, and other details into IFP's Customer Relationship Management system • Verifying entered data by reviewing, correcting, deleting, or reentering data • Modifying incomplete information, removing duplicates and reporting them to the database department supervisor • Executing data research and updates through conducting phone calls to visitors • Conducting Contract Administration Requests including adds, deletes, and changes • Completing and maintaining accurate sales forecasts, data gathering and reports for Project Manager • Delivering a first class customer service experience for clients • Promoting the positive image of IFP to the market Show less
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Byblos Bank Group
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Lebanon
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Banking
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700 & Above Employee
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Teller & Personal Banker
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Jul 2013 - Aug 2013
• Processing routine account transactions • Opening accounts, including savings and checking • Helping customers fill out deposit and withdrawal slips • Speaking to customers both in person and over the phone • Troubleshooting customer issues • Explaining products and services and assisting customers with other banking needs • Assisting customers in opening savings or checking accounts, retirement planning, loans or investing • Processing routine account transactions • Opening accounts, including savings and checking • Helping customers fill out deposit and withdrawal slips • Speaking to customers both in person and over the phone • Troubleshooting customer issues • Explaining products and services and assisting customers with other banking needs • Assisting customers in opening savings or checking accounts, retirement planning, loans or investing
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Education
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2014 - 2016
Saint Joseph University of Beirut
Master's degree, Management -
2011 - 2014
Saint Joseph University of Beirut
Bachelor's degree, Business & Management
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