Trade Mark Associate

KISCH IP; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

KISCH IP in Sandton seeks a highly organised TM Prosecution Associate to join our Trade Mark Prosecution Department. You will work with senior IP professionals on SA and foreign TM matters, including searches, filing, and drafting within strict deadlines.

The role involves legal research, client consultations, invoicing, and supporting daily practice operations while developing brand protection strategies.

Qualifications

• Completed LLB with 2 years of Clerkship served in an IP firm.
• Admitted Attorney.
• 2 years of Clerkship served in an IP firm.
• Knowledge of South African Trade Mark Law is essential; foreign TM experience is advantageous.
• Ability to conduct legal research and draft opinions.

Responsibilities

• Conducting trade mark availability searches.
• Attending to Trade Mark filing and prosecution matters, including monitoring deadlines and progress.
• Drafting legal documents, opinions, contracts, agreements, and letters of demand.
• Liaising with clients and agents and taking instructions.
• Maintaining accurate files and records on Patricia and e-filing information.
• Assisting with monthly invoicing and day-to-day running of the practice.
• Providing strategic brand protection advice.

Skills

Detail oriented

Organised

Proactive

MS Office

Patricia knowledge

Written & verbal communication

Multi-tasking

Independent work

Education

LLB completed

Admitted Attorney

2 years clerkship in IP firm

Tools

Patricia

MS Office

Job description

Our Trade Mark Prosecution Department has an exciting opportunity for a highly organised, detail driven and proactive Associate to join our established and growing practice.

The successful candidate will work alongside experienced IP professionals, gaining exposure to South African and Foreign Trade Mark prosecution, client advisory work, searches, legal research and drafting within a deadline driven professional environment

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

• Conducting trade mark availability searches.
• Attending to Trade Mark filing and prosecution matters, including monitoring deadlines and ensuring matters progress accurately and timeously.
• Drafting legal documents, including opinions, contracts, agreements, letters of demand and articles, and conducting relevant legal research.
• Liaising with clients and agents, taking instructions and attending consultations.
• Maintaining accurate files and records on Patricia, including correspondence, documents, endorsements, efiling information and file notes.
• Compiling quotes, attending to monthly invoicing of fees and disbursements, and assisting with the day to day running of the practice.
• Assisting with strategic brand protection advice
  

Minimum requirements:

• Completed LLB with 2 years of Clerkship served in an IP firm
• Admitted Attorney
• 2 years of Clerkship served in an IP firm
• Knowledge and understanding of South African Trade Mark Law is essential;
• Experience in foreign trade mark matters would be advantageous
• Experience in and ability to do legal research and draft opinions
• Fully computer literate on MS Office (Knowledge of Patricia will be advantageous)
• Excellent written & oral communication skills and good command of English
• Must be able to multi-task
• Must be able to work independently