IP Associate Attorney — Hybrid, Growth in Trademark Patents

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 520.000 - 900.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical aid contributions

Professional development

IP conferences & workshops

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking an Associate Attorney for a boutique IP law firm based in Paarl, Western Cape. You will handle trademark prosecution, copyright matters, patent administration, and IP strategy for diverse clients in a supportive environment.

Required: Admitted Attorney, LLB, 2–4 years IP experience, strong research, writing, and communication skills. The role offers hybrid work and opportunities for professional development within IP law.

Qualifikationen

• LLB degree required.
• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
• 2–4 years of IP law experience.
• Trademark and copyright experience essential.
• Familiarity with patent law advantageous.
• Strong research, analytical and writing skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organization.
• Independent with ability to manage multiple matters.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Interest in technology and innovation.

Aufgaben

• Manage trademark registration and opposition proceedings locally and internationally.
• Advise on copyright law and assist with registrations.
• Assist in prosecution and management of patent portfolios.
• Conduct IP due diligence for transactions.
• Draft and negotiate IP licensing and assignment agreements.
• Provide IP opinions and infringement advice.
• Keep up to date with IP law developments.
• Liaise with clients, patent examiners, and foreign associates.
• Support senior partners in complex IP litigation.

Kenntnisse

Research skills

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Time management

Ausbildung

LLB degree

Admitted Attorney (SA)

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking an Associate Attorney for a boutique IP law firm based in Paarl, Western Cape. You will handle trademark prosecution, copyright matters, patent administration, and IP strategy for diverse clients in a supportive environment.

Required: Admitted Attorney, LLB, 2–4 years IP experience, strong research, writing, and communication skills. The role offers hybrid work and opportunities for professional development within IP law.