Minimum requirements:

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