Trade Marks Associate — Hybrid Work & Growth

Spruson & Ferguson; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Leave Purchase Scheme

IP Day

Group Salary Continuance Insurance

Wellbeing Hub

Hybrid working

Professional development

Fresh fruit daily

Job summary

Spruson & Ferguson is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate for our Trade Marks Practice Group, based in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane. The role suits applicants with 3-5+ years' TM experience across TM prosecution, portfolio management, and brand protection.

You will deliver high-quality TM services and strategic advice to clients across various industries, collaborating across offices and contributing to business development.

Qualifications

• Approximately 3–5+ years' experience in trade marks, gained as a Trade Marks Attorney, IP Lawyer, or legal professional specialising in trade mark matters.
• Strong knowledge of Australian, New Zealand and international trade mark laws, procedures and practices.
• Experience advising clients on trade mark prosecution, portfolio management and brand protection strategies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex trade mark matters clearly.
• Client-focused with the ability to deliver commercial, pragmatic advice.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on trade mark portfolio strategies and brand protection.
• Conducting trade mark availability searches and preparing reports and recommendations.
• Managing Australian, New Zealand and international trade mark applications, including Madrid Protocol matters.
• Advising on and responding to Trade Mark Examiner's Reports.
• Advising and representing clients in trade mark disputes, including oppositions and non-use proceedings.
• Preparing evidence and supporting documentation for trade mark disputes and hearings.
• Conducting due diligence and conflict checks.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships through responsive and commercially focused advice.
• Collaborating with colleagues across practice groups and offices to deliver exceptional client outcomes.

Skills

Trade marks experience

IP law

Client advisory

Portfolio management

Education

Trade Marks Attorney qualification

Job description

Spruson & Ferguson is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate for our Trade Marks Practice Group, based in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane. The role suits applicants with 3-5+ years' TM experience across TM prosecution, portfolio management, and brand protection.

You will deliver high-quality TM services and strategic advice to clients across various industries, collaborating across offices and contributing to business development.