Trade Mark Associate

KISCH IP; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading intellectual property firm in South Africa is seeking a qualified Attorney to join their Trade Mark Prosecution Department. The ideal candidate should have a completed LLB, be an admitted Attorney, and possess strong skills in trade mark research and client communication. This role offers an excellent opportunity to advance your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years of Clerkship served in an IP firm.
• Knowledge and understanding of Trade Marks.
• Ability to conduct legal research and draft opinions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct trade mark availability searches.
• Provide advice on brand selection and trade mark protection.
• Manage trade mark prosecution deadlines.

Skills

Trade mark research

Legal writing

Client communication

Team collaboration

Education

Completed LLB

Admitted Attorney

Tools

MS Office

Patricia

Elite 3E

Job description

Overview

Our Trade Mark Prosecution Department (Local and Foreign) has a vacant position for a qualified Attorney. We are looking for a young, energetic, and highly driven candidate to become part of this well-established and growing practice. The ideal candidate is confident with excellent written and oral communication abilities, the ability to handle multiple priorities, and a good understanding of client needs. If you enjoy trade mark prosecution and have the desire to take your career to the next level, then this is for you. This role represents a great opportunity within a challenging and professional environment.

Key responsibilities

Key responsibilities of the Trade Mark Associate will include but not be limited to:

• Conducting trade mark availability searches in South Africa and abroad;
• Providing substantive advice in relation to brand selection and trade mark protection in South Africa and abroad;
• Attending to all aspects of trade mark prosecution (from filing to registration) in South Africa and abroad;
• Advising on and attending to trade mark recordals in South Africa and abroad;
• Corresponding with clients in a professional and timeous manner;
• Managing trade mark prosecution deadlines through the use of the firm’s case management software system;
• Liaising with foreign correspondents and advising clients accordingly in an understandable manner;
• Liaising with CIPC officials;
• Adherence to company policies and client requirements regarding invoicing.

Minimum requirements

• Completed LLB with 2 years of Clerkship served in an IP firm;
• Admitted Attorney;
• Knowledge and understanding of Trade Marks;
• Experience in and ability to do legal research and draft opinions;
• Fully computer literate on MS Office (Knowledge Patricia and Elite 3E will be advantageous);
• Excellent written & oral communication skills and good command of English;
• Must be able to multi-task;
• Able to work independently;
• Deadline driven;
• Good team player;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Personal development abilities;
• Client focused;
• Good negotiation skills;
• Able to maintain an orderly working environment;
• Punctual and reliable;
• Good work ethics;
• Having passed SAIIPL Group 1 examinations would be an advantage.