Administrative Intellectual Property Assistant

Provides support in handling legal matters related to intellectual property rights of the company's clients.

Duties/Responsibilities

Assists clients with queries related to legal matters concerning intellectual property rights

Manages trademark opposition and counterstatement cases, including legal assessment, client advisory, claim and defense preparation, and representation at hearings

Conducts trademark clearance work, including common law searches, drafting clearance reports, and preparing client advisories

Handles intellectual property enforcement matters, including customs recordals and actions, anti-counterfeiting measures, investigations, evidence gathering, and reporting enforcement activities to clients

Prepares and pursues administrative complaints relating to trademark infringement, counterfeiting, unfair competition, and other intellectual property rights violations, while coordinating with customs authorities and other relevant governmental agencies

Coordinates with external lawyers to handle litigation and court cases, ensuring appropriate follow-up and case management

Drafts and reviews various intellectual property-related agreements and contracts, including licensing, franchising, assignment, and joint venture agreements

Drafts enforcement-related legal documents and submissions in connection with intellectual property disputes and enforcement proceedings

Prepares daily correspondence, reports, and legal updates for clients

Provides translation services for legal and intellectual property-related documents as needed

Participates in intellectual property rights training, awareness programs, and client outreach initiatives relating to brand protection and enforcement strategies

Prepares annual audit reports for clients regarding legal matters handled by the company

Skills/Qualifications

Bachelor of Laws degree or equivalent

3-5 years of experience, preferably in the field of intellectual property or a related area