Trade Mark Attorney - Multi-Jurisdiction IP Practice

Abion AB; Kampung Cendana; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Abion AB in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Trade Mark/IP Attorney with 2–3 years post-qualification experience to join our regional IP team. You will manage a diverse portfolio for local and international clients, working with senior attorneys on contentious and non-contentious matters across Malaysia, Singapore, and Southeast Asia.

The role requires strong knowledge of trademark law, solid drafting and client communication skills, and the ability to handle multi-jurisdictional matters with

Qualifications

• 3 years' experience in trade mark prosecution and portfolio management.
• Qualified trade mark attorney/agent, or IP-qualified with relevant SE Asia experience.
• Strong working knowledge of trade mark law and practice; wider IP knowledge preferred.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and client communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct trade mark clearance searches and advise on registrability and availability.
• Prepare trade mark applications for filing in MY and SG, and coordinate filings for other SE Asia jurisdictions.
• Manage prosecution of applications, including advising clients, responding to office actions and examiner queries.
• Handle trade mark oppositions, cancellations, and appeals before MYIPO and IPOS.
• Advise on enforcement strategy, incl. cease-and-desist, customs recordals, anti-counterfeiting measures.
• Manage renewal and portfolio maintenance programs for client trade marks and designs.
• Draft and advise on IP assignments, settlements, and coexistence agreements.
• Liaise with clients to provide strategic IP advice and portfolio management recommendations.
• Supervise and mentor paralegals or junior associates.
• Stay current on MY, SG, SE Asia law and international caselaw.

Skills

Trade mark prosecution

Portfolio management

Legal drafting

Client communication

Multi-jurisdictional practice

Mentoring juniors

English fluency

Education

2:1 undergraduate/postgraduate

Job description

Abion AB in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Trade Mark/IP Attorney with 2–3 years post-qualification experience to join our regional IP team. You will manage a diverse portfolio for local and international clients, working with senior attorneys on contentious and non-contentious matters across Malaysia, Singapore, and Southeast Asia.

The role requires strong knowledge of trademark law, solid drafting and client communication skills, and the ability to handle multi-jurisdictional matters with