Intellectual Property Attorney

Responsibilities:

• Handle all the contentious intellectual property matters of the firm
• File and prosecute IP applications worldwide, register securities and assignments worldwide.
• To monitor  e-mails and fielding all incoming queries from around the world where necessary.
• Prepare cost estimates for IP applications worldwide
• Travelling out of the country to have meetings with clients.
  

Requirements:

• Vast knowledge of dealing with contentious IP matters.
• General knowledge of the IP registration process.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise, be organised and efficient.
• Be IT literate and always follow the firm's policy in this request.
• Excellent customer service expertise
• Excellent written, numeracy and oral communication skills.
• Flexibility with the capability to adapt to change, new practices and cope under pressure but with the ability to recognise when to seek assistance.
• Able to integrate within a team and able to work on your own initiative.
• Friendly and helpful approach.

The firm:

• The firm is a small-sized law firm comprised of the managing partner, who is a legal practitioner, one intellectual property administrator and one support staff member.
• The firm’s prime focus is intellectual property and is looking for a like-minded legal practitioner to work closely with the managing partner.