Adams & Adams is a leading African law firm specializing in intellectual property law, in addition to providing corporate and commercial legal services. The firm has grown into a South African law icon, with the largest intellectual property law practice in Africa supported by a strong commercial, property, and litigation practice. Adams & Adams has been rooted in over 100 years of legal excellence since its founding in 1908. The firm is characterized by a strong commitment to professionalism, and client care and partner accessibility are two of the cornerstones of the practice.
Reviewing trade mark portfolios and making recommendations
Assist in Trade Mark filing strategy discussions and due diligence
Prepare trade mark related legal advice and opinions
Manage, coordinate and attend to major trade marks clearance and filing projects throughout the world
Providing opinions, reports and quotes on the registerability of Trade Marks throughout the world, as well as any regulatory or copyright considerations
Preparing and drafting of correspondence including responses to client enquiries and all routine correspondence
Prepare and file Trade Mark applications, attending to registration and post-registration maintenance and renewals
Managing deadlines
Managing a diary
Dealing with urgent matters and client requests
Preparing reports and schedules
Effect portfolio transfers and manage and develop multi-client portfolios
Report official actions, comply with official actions
Address and assist with Classification queries
Updating client standing instructions and A&A’s records
Do research
Prepare marketing material, including articles for publication
Client visits
Ability to attract clients and build relationships
Requirements
Skills and knowledge
Computer literate in Microsoft Word
Excellent language skills (good command of English, both written and verbal)
Must understand the debiting procedures
A meticulous, responsible person with a sense of urgency, who is able to prioritise duties
Attention to detail is essential
A conscientious, loyal and dedicated person, with the ability to think laterally
Someone with a professional attitude
Ability to give clear instructions to a secretary
Prepared to work long hours where necessary
Ability to work independently and under supervision
Ability to handle the pressure of having to cope with large workload
Knowledge of relevant Acts – e.g. Trade Marks Act
Willingness to learn
Qualification/s
Admitted attorney
Trade Marks experience
Qualified Trade Marks Practitioner, in the process of being qualified (advantageous), or a real intention to qualify as a Trade Mark Practitioner
Experience of working in an IP firm (Intellectual Property) will be highly advantageous
1 or more years post articles experience (advantageous)
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