Trade Mark Associate

1 day ago


Sandton, South Africa Kisch IP Full time

**Key responsibilities of the Trade Mark Associate will include but not be limited to**:

- Conducting trade mark availability searches in South Africa and abroad;
- Providing substantive advice in relation to brand selection and trade mark protection in South Africa and abroad;
- Attending to all aspects of trade mark prosecution (from filing to registration) in South Africa and abroad;
- Advising on and attending to trade mark recordals in South Africa and abroad;
- Corresponding with clients in a professional and timeous manner;
- Managing trade mark prosecution deadlines through the use of the firm’s case management software system;
- Liaising with foreign correspondents and advising clients accordingly in an understandable manner;
- Liaising with CIPC officials;
- Adherence to company policies and client requirements regarding invoicing.

**Minimum requirements**:

- Completed LLB with 2 years of Clerkship served in an IP firm;
- Admitted Attorney;
- Knowledge and understanding of Trade Marks;
- Experience in and ability to do legal research and draft opinions;
- Fully computer literate on MS Office (Knowledge Patricia and Elite 3E will be advantageous);
- Excellent written & oral communication skills and good command of English;
- Must be able to multi-task;
- Able to work independently;
- Deadline driven;
- Good team player;
- Good interpersonal skills;
- Personal development abilities;
- Client focused;
- Good negotiation skills;
- Able to maintain an orderly working environment;
- Punctual and reliable;
- Good work ethics;
- Having passed SAIIPL Group 1 examinations would be an advantage.


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