Intellectual Property Attorney

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & bonus

Health insurance & retirement plans

Professional development

Dynamic IP practice in Randburg

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Intellectual Property Attorney to join our Randburg-based legal team. The role focuses on protecting IP rights, managing portfolios, and advising on IP strategy across patents, trademarks, and copyrights.

The ideal candidate has a technical background in science or engineering and at least six years' experience in IP prosecution or litigation, with excellent drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with specialized IP experience.
• Strong technical background in science or engineering desirable.
• Minimum of 6 years of IP prosecution and/or litigation experience.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Proficiency with IP databases and research tools.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute patent, trademark, and copyright applications.
• Advise clients on IP protection strategies and portfolio management.
• Represent clients in IP litigation, including infringement and validity disputes.
• Conduct IP due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and licensing.
• Prepare and negotiate IP-related contracts such as licensing and R&D agreements.
• Stay abreast of developments in IP law and technology.

Skills

IP law

Drafting

Negotiation

Advocacy

Tools

IP databases

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Intellectual Property Attorney to join their innovative legal team in Randburg . This specialized role involves protecting and enforcing clients' intellectual property rights, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. You will manage IP portfolios, advise on IP strategy, and handle litigation related to IP infringement. The ideal candidate is a technically adept and strategically minded lawyer with a passion for innovation and a proven ability to safeguard valuable intellectual assets, contributing significantly to the firm's IP practice in Gauteng.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute patent, trademark, and copyright applications.
• Conduct IP due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and licensing agreements.
• Advise clients on IP protection strategies and portfolio management.
• Represent clients in IP litigation, including infringement and validity disputes.
• Prepare and negotiate IP-related contracts, such as licensing and R&D agreements.
• Stay abreast of developments in IP law and technology.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney with specialized experience in Intellectual Property Law.
• Strong technical background (e.g., science, engineering) is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in IP prosecution and/or litigation.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Proficiency in IP database search tools and legal research platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute effective IP strategies.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health and retirement plans.
• Professional development and training opportunities in IP law.
• Engaging work environment with cutting-edge clients in Randburg .
• Opportunity to work on complex and high-impact IP matters.