Intellectual Property Associate at Danté Personnel Recruitment

Key areas of responsibility include in South Africa and foreign territories:

• At least 2 years post-articles experience in IP essential
• LLB degree, Admitted attorney
• Passed SAIIPPL exams
• Trade mark clearance searches
• Prosecution of trade mark applications
• Assignments and amendments of trade marks
• Enforcement of trade mark and copyright matters
• Trade mark oppositions before the relevant registries and the High Court
• Commercial and transactional IP including co-existence agreements and licences
• Company name disputes
• Domain name disputes and administration
• Conduct legal research and provide opinions on intellectual property issues
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong drafting skills
• Attention to detail
• Good interpersonal skills
• Maintain confidentiality
• Reliability and self motivation and ability to work on their own and in a team
• Excellent organisational skills
• Provide exceptional client service