Trade Marks Attorney

2 weeks ago


Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Adams Adams Full time

Duties and responsibilities

  • Prepare legal advice and opinions
  • Preparing and drafting of correspondence including responses to client enquiries, routine correspondence, accounting enquiries in accordance with client standing instructions
  • Dealing with urgent matters and client requests
  • Coordinate Trade Marks clearance projects conducting searches and international screening and formal counsel searches
  • 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.
  • Providing opinions and quotes on the registerability of Trade Marks in Africa and international territories
  • Effect portfolio transfers and manage and develop multiclient 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
  • Updating client standing instructions and A&A's records
  • Do research
  • Prepare marketing material, including articles for publication
  • Client visits
  • Ability to attract clients and build relationships

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
  • Willingness to learn

Qualification/s

  • Admitted attorney
  • Trade Marks experience
  • Qualified Trade Marks Practitioner
  • Experience of working in an IP firm (Intellectual Property) will be highly advantageous
  • 3 or more years post articles experience

  • Trade Mark Attorney

    2 weeks ago


    Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Adams Adams Full time

    An Associate position has become available at Adams & Adams (Pretoria) within a trade marks prosecution team managing a fast-moving pracitce.Duties and responsibilities include: Conducting trade mark portfolio reviews for new and existing clients Preparing and drafting legal correspondence including responses to client enquiries, routine correspondence in...


  • Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa AGC Recruitment Pty Ltd Full time

    A leading Intellectual Property Firm has an opening for an experienced Trade Mark Secretary. Duties and Responsibilities: Primary tasks: Dictaphone typing with high accuracy and speed.Correspondence with internal and external departmentsGeneral Administration and Diary management.Invoicing, cost estimates and reporting for clientsUpdating matters on the...

  • Candidate Attorney

    2 weeks ago


    Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Maluks Full time

    Candidate attorneys looking to complete their articles can be guaranteed a practical, hands-on experience at Maluks. Practical experience is the 2nd most important (thing) to have after obtaining your degree. At Maluks we look to appoint the right people, so if you are highly motivated and proven to have that entrepreneurial flare, send us your application....

  • Associate I

    2 weeks ago


    Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Adams Adams Full time

    Duties and responsibilities Conducting audits Reviewing trade mark portfolios and making recommendations Assist in Trade Mark filing strategy discussions and due diligence Prepare trade mark related legal advice and opinions Manage, coordinate and attend to major trade marks clearance and filing projects throughout the world Providing opinions, reports and...

  • Associate I

    2 weeks ago


    Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Adams Adams Full time

    Duties and responsibilities Conducting audits Reviewing trade mark portfolios and making recommendations Assist in Trade Mark filing strategy discussions and due diligence Prepare trade mark related legal advice and opinions Manage, coordinate and attend to major trade marks clearance and filing projects throughout the world Providing opinions, reports and...

  • Head Of Trading

    2 weeks ago


    Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Jse Limited Full time

    Job category: Banking, Finance, Insurance. Stockbroking Contract: Permanent Remuneration: Market Related EE position: Yes Introduction Effectively drive revenue generating activity in the secondary markets to support growth, drive innovation and proactively respond to defending and maintaining markets across asset classes (Equities, Equity Derivatives,...


  • Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Jobking Full time

    Duties and responsibilitiesPreparing response to general queries. Drafting of routine correspondence and diarising of files;Opening files and dicta typing (when necessary);Creation of new Trade Mark records on Patricia;Preparing trade mark forms and certificates for lodging applications for renewals, assignments and other proprietor changes;Preparing global...


  • Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Jobking Full time

    Duties and responsibilitiesPreparing response to general queries. Drafting of routine correspondence and diarising of files;Opening files and dicta typing (when necessary);Creation of new Trade Mark records on Patricia;Preparing trade mark forms and certificates for lodging applications for renewals, assignments and other proprietor changes;Preparing global...


  • Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Jobking Full time

    Duties and responsibilitiesPreparing response to general queries. Drafting of routine correspondence and diarising of files;Opening files and dicta typing (when necessary);Creation of new Trade Mark records on Patricia;Preparing trade mark forms and certificates for lodging applications for renewals, assignments and other proprietor changes;Preparing global...

  • Secretary Iii

    2 weeks ago


    Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Adams Adams Full time

    Duties and responsibilities Creation of new Trade Mark records on Patricia Preparing Trade Mark forms, certificates, acceptance notices for lodging with the Registrar Typing correspondence in response to the Registrar's queries or official actions Assisting with travel arrangements, flight bookings, hotel reservations Capturing of history on computer records...

  • Secretary Iii

    2 weeks ago


    Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Adams Adams Full time

    Duties and responsibilities Creation of new Trade Mark records on Patricia Preparing Trade Mark forms, certificates, acceptance notices for lodging with the Registrar Typing correspondence in response to the Registrar's queries or official actions Assisting with travel arrangements, flight bookings, hotel reservations Capturing of history on computer records...

  • Paralegal I

    2 weeks ago


    Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Adams Adams Full time

    Duties and responsibilities Displaying a high level of initiative and being proactive in practice Drafting of documents and original correspondence still to be signed by a qualified legal professional Liaising with correspondent clients and attorneys Accurate updating of the Intellectual Property system Assisting with practice administration, i.e. billing,...

  • Paralegal I

    2 weeks ago


    Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Adams Adams Full time

    Duties and responsibilities Displaying a high level of initiative and being proactive in practice Drafting of documents and original correspondence still to be signed by a qualified legal professional Liaising with correspondent clients and attorneys Accurate updating of the Intellectual Property system Assisting with practice administration, i.e. billing,...

  • Secretary Ii/iii

    2 weeks ago


    Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Adams Adams Full time

    Duties and responsibilities Create new trade mark records as well as update existing records on Patricia/Netdocs Type correspondence in response to the Registrar's queries or official actions Capturing of history on computer records Communicate regularly with the Search Clerks and other individuals at the Trade Mark Office Attend to accounting matters (re:...

  • Secretary Iii

    2 weeks ago


    Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Adams Adams Full time

    Duties and responsibilities Create new trade mark records as well as update existing records on Patricia/Netdocs Type correspondence in response to the Registrar's queries or official actions Capturing of history on computer records Communicate regularly with the Search Clerks and other individuals at the Trade Mark Office Attend to accounting matters (re:...

  • Paralegal I

    2 weeks ago


    Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Adams Adams Full time

    Duties and responsibilities Performing routine legal functions under supervision of a qualified legal professional Displaying a high level of initiative and being proactive in practice Assisting with practice administration, i.e. billing, enquiries, fee collections, etc Creation of new, updating and maintaining of Trade Mark records and portfolios on...

  • Paralegal I

    2 weeks ago


    Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Adams Adams Full time

    Duties and responsibilities Performing routine legal functions under supervision of a qualified legal professional Displaying a high level of initiative and being proactive in practice Assisting with practice administration, i.e. billing, enquiries, fee collections, etc Creation of new, updating and maintaining of Trade Mark records and portfolios on...

  • Junior Prokureur

    2 weeks ago


    Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Cora O'Neil Recruitment Agency Full time

    **Silverlakes, Pretoria Oos: JUNIOR LITIGASIE PROKUREUR (ONLANGS TOEGELAAT)****Minimum Vereistes**:- Netjiese en professionele **Afrikaans sprekende man**- Afrikaans & Engelse eerste en tweede tale **verpligtend**(Afr & Eng kliënte basis)- LLB Graad voltooi en toegelaat as a 'n Prokureur **verpligtend**- Geldige bestuurslisensie en eie voertuig...

  • Secretary Ii

    2 weeks ago


    Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Adams Adams Full time

    Duties and responsibilities Administering routine correspondence Preparing trade mark forms and other documents (Powers etc.) for lodging with the Registrar mostly in Africa Ensuring that computer records are updated with all changes paperless Department Attending to accounting queries (WIP, LP invoices, credit notes etc.) Debit notes and WIP Management...

  • Law Lecturer

    2 weeks ago


    Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Dial a Legal Assistant Full time

    Role Description:Academic institution based in Pretoria is looking for new Law Lecturers to join its team.Key Responsibilities: Lecture University Level Students Marking Student Scripts Designing Student Assignments Invigilation of Student Examinations Compile feedback reports (periodic reports) Strict adherence to stipulated semester timeframes Attending...