Trade Marks Attorney

Lawyers Weekly; Brisbane; Sur place; AUD 110 000 - 170 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Pizzeys is seeking an Associate/Senior Associate with 3–6+ years PQE in trade marks to join our Brisbane or Canberra team. You will advise on branding, portfolio strategy, and disputes, helping clients protect and enforce their rights in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore.

You will participate in case management, business development, and day-to-day operation of the trade marks practice, with opportunities across multiple jurisdictions and senior collaboration.

Qualifications

• 3–6+ years PQE in trade marks.
• Experience advising on trade mark issues and disputes.
• Involvement in case management and business development.

Responsabilités

• Develop trade mark and branding strategies and advise on portfolio strategy.
• Register Australian and international trade marks and respond to Examiner's reports.
• Advise and represent clients in trade mark disputes, including oppositions and non-use proceedings.
• Contribute to marketing and business development of existing and new clients.
• Support senior leadership and day-to-day operations of the practice.

Connaissances

Trade marks

Client advisory

Business development

Case management

Description du poste

We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate / Senior Associate (3-6 + years PQE) to join our highly regarded trade marks team at Pizzeys in Brisbane or Canberra.

Pizzeys is a specialist intellectual property firm practicing in the fields of patents, trade marks and designs. Their core business resides in establishing, maintaining and enforcing intellectual property rights in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore, and is a subsidiary of IPH Limited, the first IP services group to list on the ASX.

As an experienced Trade Marks Attorney, you will be responsible for advising clients on a broad range of trade mark issues, from brand protection to complex disputes. You will participate and be responsible for the undertaking of the trade mark (and related) business of Pizzeys from time to time. At a senior level you will contribute to and assist in case management, business development and day to day operation of your practice and support functions.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to;

• Trade mark and branding strategies, including advising clients on trade mark portfolio strategies and reporting searches on the availability of a trade mark in Australia or overseas
• Registration of Australian trade marks including advising on Examiner's reports and responding in accordance with the client's instructions
• Registration of international trade marks
• Advising and representing clients in trade mark disputes, including oppositions, non-use proceedings
• Marketing and business development of existing and new clients
• Such other responsibilities as directed by the Group Head or Principals from time to time and commensurate with your role as a senior employee of the company

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.