We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Trademark Attorney to join our team in Johannesburg at partnership level.
Reporting to the managing partner of the firm, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing the trademark department of the business.
Not only does this role present an exciting opportunity to join a global legal team but also continue to grow a local and regional practice in the trademarks and related IP space.
Your Responsibilities Manage all aspects of trademark renewals, filings and prosecution practice in South Africa.
Attend to trademark litigation matters.
Attend to commercial trademark matters.
Manage trademark renewals practice in OAPI and ARIPO.
Attend to related IP matters such as unlawful competition, copyright and the like.
Manage a paralegal team attending to the paralegal aspects of the practice.
Be fully involved in the management of the firm.
Actively involved in business development activities and in the growing of the practice in South Africa, into Africa broadly and into MENA.
Being an active participant in all Dennemeyer group activities when called upon to do so, which may include the attendance of local and/or international conferences.
Your Profile LLB or BProc and admitted to practice in South Africa; additional degrees are an advantage.
Minimum of 7 years post-qualification experience (law firm experience and/or in-house legal advisory).
Preferred (not essential): Qualified as a trademark practitioner before the South African Institute of Intellectual Property Law.
An ability to manage a team of paralegals.
Fluent command of English.
An enthusiasm for all aspects of business development.
Join and grow with us!
Develop and customize your long-time career within a fast-growing multinational company.
Enjoy working in multicultural teams and contribute to a diverse and international working environment.
Organize your lifestyle with flexible working hours.
Take the opportunity to act independently and entrepreneurially in your area of responsibility and profit from flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes.
Celebrate success together as one team at our various corporate events.
Attend a tailor-made onboarding program as well as individual training & development opportunities.
Contribute through your personality and your daily work to make an impact on our business, corporate culture, society, and environment.
Dennemeyer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Dennemeyer does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
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