Trade Mark Administrator

KISCH IP; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

KISCH IP is seeking a highly organised Trade Mark Administrator to join our Trade Mark Prosecution Department. You will maintain and update trade mark files, monitor deadlines, attend to extensions and manage related administration with precision.

The role requires excellent English communication, strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. You will liaise with clients and attorneys, assist with monthly billing and provide general administrative support

Qualifications

• Matric (grade 12).
• 2–3 years' proven experience as a Trade Mark Administrator.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple matters.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proactive approach with a strong sense of urgency.
• Ability to take instructions from multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and updating Trade Mark files and records
• Monitoring and actioning diary deadlines
• Attending to prosecution extensions and related administration
• Capturing and updating matters accurately on Patricia
• Following up with clients and attorneys for instructions
• Preparing and providing client updates and correspondence
• Assisting with monthly billing, fees and disbursements
• Providing general administrative support to the TM Prosecution Department

Skills

English communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Proactive

Teamwork

Education

Matric (grade 12)

Tools

MS Office

Patricia

Job description

Our Trade Mark Prosecution Department has an exciting opportunity for a highly organised, detail driven and proactive Trade Mark Administrator to join the team.

Key responsibilities of the TM Prosecution Associate will include, but are not limited to:

• Maintaining and updating Trade Mark files and records
• Monitoring and actioning diary deadlines
• Attending to prosecution extensions and related administration
• Capturing and updating matters accurately on Patricia
• Following up with clients and attorneys for instructions
• Preparing and providing client updates and correspondence
• Assisting with monthly billing, fees and disbursements
• Providing general administrative support to the TM Prosecution Department

Minimum requirements:

• Matric (grade 12)
• At least 2-3 years' proven experience as a Trade Mark Administrator will be highly advantageous
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Excellent English communication skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple matters
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Proactive approach with a strong sense of urgency
• Ability to take instructions from multiple stakeholders