Trade Mark Attorney (Associate Ii)

Duties and responsibilities Prepare and draft legal correspondence including responses to client enquiries, routine correspondence, accounting enquiries in accordance with client standing instructions Deal with urgent matters and client requests Coordinate Trade Marks clearance projects, conducting searches and international screening and formal counsel searches Prepare and file Trade Mark applications, including electronic filings with follow through to registration and post-registration, maintenance and renewals Coordinate with foreign counsel on international clearance, filing, maintenance and renewal matters: oversee processing of foreign associates' invoices for payment, and prepare reporting letters to client. Provide opinions and quotes on the registerability of Trade Marks in Africa and international territories Effect portfolio transfers and manage multi-client portfolios Prepare and file Powers of Attorney and letters of instruction Assist in Trade Mark filing strategy discussions and due diligence Report official actions Address and assist with Classification queries Update client standing instructions and A&A's records Conduct research 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, would be an advantage. Willingness to learn Qualification/s Admitted attorney Post qualification experience required Trade Marks Prosecution experience Qualified Trade Marks Practitioner or busy with SAIIPL exams Experience of working in an IP firm will be highly advantageous

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