Senior IP Attorney: Patents, Trademarks & Strategy

Placements24; Centurion; Ibrido; ZAR 900.000 - 1.400.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Growth opportunities

Paid time off

Equity-based options may be considered

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 in Centurion, Gauteng, seeks an experienced Intellectual Property Attorney to protect and manage the company's patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Admitted attorney with 6+ years in IP law, technical degree preferred, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and experience with IP due diligence, licensing, and portfolio management are essential.

You'll work with external counsel and internal R&D, marketing, and business development teams.

Competenze

• Admitted Attorney with 6+ years of experience in Intellectual Property law.
• Technical degree (Engineering/Science) highly preferred.
• Proven experience in patent and trademark prosecution, IP strategy, and enforcement.
• In-depth knowledge of patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret law.
• Experience with IP due diligence and commercial IP agreements.
• Excellent analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills.
• Strong understanding of IP protection in technology-driven industries.
• Ability to manage an IP portfolio effectively and prioritize tasks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Registered patent agent or admitted attorney with IP focus is essential.

Mansioni

• Develop and implement comprehensive IP strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Conduct IP due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and licensing agreements.
• Manage the registration and prosecution of patents, trademarks, and other IP rights globally.
• Draft and negotiate IP-related agreements, including licensing, co-development, and settlement agreements.
• Advise on IP infringement issues and lead enforcement actions when necessary.
• Protect trade secrets and confidential information through appropriate legal mechanisms.
• Provide legal opinions on patentability, freedom to operate, and IP validity.
• Collaborate with R&D, marketing, and business development teams on IP matters.
• Stay current with evolving IP laws and regulations worldwide.
• Manage IP litigation matters, working with external counsel where appropriate.

Conoscenze

Negotiation

Drafting

IP strategy

Due diligence

Analytical skills

Formazione

Technical degree (Engineering/Science)

Strumenti

Patent databases

Trademark databases

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 in Centurion, Gauteng, seeks an experienced Intellectual Property Attorney to protect and manage the company's patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Admitted attorney with 6+ years in IP law, technical degree preferred, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and experience with IP due diligence, licensing, and portfolio management are essential.

You'll work with external counsel and internal R&D, marketing, and business development teams.