trademarks associate - Mpumalanga, South Africa - Dante Personnel

Description

• Admitted Attorney
• Qualified Trade Marks Practitioner (SAIIPL)
• Minimum of 3 years post admissions experience working at an IP Firm
• Managing and expanding the current trade mark portfolio and practice.
• Managing the renewals process
• Managing the filing of trade mark applications, in accordance with client instructions
• File and document management
• Assisting and coordinating with tenders, quotes and Request for Proposal projects
• Preparing and drafting of correspondence to clients and colleagues
• Researching law and drafting opinions
• Managing related litigation matters, including but not limited to matters relating to trademarks infringement, cancellation and opposition
• Dealing with enquiries and advising clients in relation to copyright queries and dealing with litigation relating to copyright disputes
• Monthly invoicing of fees and disbursements
• Trade Mark filing and prosecution
• Liaising with clients and agents
• Attending consultations with counsel
• Researching and assisting with classification queries
• Preparing marketing material, including articles for publication in conjunction with the marketing department
• Client management
• Systems: AJS, Patrix-Patricia, CIPC