Trade Mark Associate at KISCH IP

Job Description

• 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 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.