Trademarks Secretary

Job Advert Summary

Spoor & Fisher in the Centurion office is looking for an experienced Trademark Secretary. The ideal candidate must have Trademark Prosecution experience. The successful candidate will report to the Partner

Minimum Requirements

• Matric
• Proficiency in MS Office
• A paralegal diploma or similar qualification will be advantageous
• Good command of the English language
• A keen attention to detail and general accuracy
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team
• A sense of urgency and deadline orientation
• Taking initiative and being pro-active
• Ability to work on multiple matters simultaneously and take instructions from more than one person

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assisting with trade mark litigation including but not limited to preparation of the following litigation
  documents:
  
  • letters of demand
  • undertakings
  • settlement agreements
  • company and close corporation name objections
  • affidavits
• Drafting and preparation of correspondence to:
  
  • agents
  • clients
  • the Registrar of Trade Marks
  • various internal departments
• Liaising with staff at various courts and sheriff offices
• Prosecution of trade mark applications including but not limited to:
  
  • preparation of draft official action reports
  • attending to compliance letters to the Registrar of Trade Marks
  • reporting to clients on the status of matters
  • opening of, administration and diarising of files
• Preparation of trade mark applications and instructing foreign applications
• Assisting with the commercial work including but not limited to:
  
  • preparation of trade mark assignment agreements
  • hypothecation agreements
  • change of name procedures
  • change of address procedures and amendment procedures
  • Preparation of powers of attorney
• Preparation of trade mark schedules
• Preparation of quotes instructing searches
• Conducting on-line investigations
• Answering telephone calls
• Arranging meetings
• Diary management
• Capturing time and WIP
• Processing invoices and credit notes
• Updating of internal accounts systems