Trademarks Associate

**Gauteng**, PTA - East**

**R 400000 - R 500000 Annually Cost To Company**

Work in leading South African law firm where your speciality in Trademarks is recognised and developed and exposure to high level clients is par for the course.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Managing and expanding the current trade mark portfolio and practice.
- Managing the renewals process
- 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 prosection
- Liasing 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

**Minimum Requirements**:

- Admitted Attorney
- Qualified Trade Marks Practitioner (SAIIPL)
- Minimum 3 years post admission experience in IP
- Experience of working in a IP Firm

**Systems**: AJS, Patrix-Patricia, CIPC