Legal Consultant

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

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