TRADEMARK ENFORCEMENT ASSOCIATE

Our Trade Mark Enforcement Department has an exciting opportunity for an Associate to join our established and growing practice. We are looking for a confident attorney with excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and a passion for Trade Mark law. If you enjoy complex enforcement matters, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are ready to take the next step in your Intellectual Property career, we would love to hear from you.

Minimum requirements:

• Completed LLB with 2 years of Clerkship served in an IP firm;
• Admitted Attorney;
• At least 2 to 3 years PQE in an IP firm.
• Completion of at least Group 1 SAIIPL Trade mark exams;
• Knowledge and understanding of Trade Marks is essential;
• Experience in and ability to do legal research and draft opinions;
• Fully computer literate on MS Office (Knowledge Patricia and Elite 3E will be advantageous: Patricia (patent and trademark management software) and Thomson Reuters Elite 3E (financial and practice management software);
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and good command of English;
• Must be able to multi-task;
• Able to work independently;
• Deadline driven;
• Good team player;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Personal development abilities;
• Client focused;
• Good negotiation skills;
• Able to maintain an orderly working environment;
• Punctual and reliable;
• Good work ethics.

Key responsibilities of the TM Enforcement Associate will include, but are not limited to:

• Drafting legal documents i.e., opinions, contracts, agreements, letters of demand and pleadings;
• Drafting of articles and creation of presentations, all relating to contribution towards firm marketing efforts;
• Monthly invoicing of fees and disbursements;
• Compilation of quotes;
• File and document management (uploading documents, correspondence, managing/ monitoring deadlines, diarising files and ensuring timeous attendance, court online processes);
• Liaising with clients, counter parties and agents;
• Attending consultations with counsel and clients;
• Assistance in the day to day running of the practice;
• Attendance at client and marketing events, including presenting on topical issues from time to time