Job Description

Job Opportunity: Senior Trademark Executive

Responsibilities

Client Consultancy

• Provide expert consultancy services on IP rights including trademarks trade secrets copyright and industrial design rights.
• Guide clients through all aspects of their IP matters.

Trademark & Design Prosecution

• Prepare and manage documentation for trademark and design registrations.
• Draft submissions and arguments for office actions and oppositions.

Contentious Matters & Dispute Resolution

• Handle complex IP disputes investigations negotiations and oppositions.
• Draft and review agreements and submissions for hearings and contentious cases.

Client Communication & Project Management

• Act as the primary contact for large-scale and special clients.
• Lead and manage departmental projects ensuring objectives are met with high-quality standards.

Training & Supervision

• Train and supervise junior executives and paralegals to ensure efficiency.
• Review drafts prepared by junior staff and develop systems to enhance productivity.

Thought Leadership & Knowledge Sharing

• Deliver seminars webinars and write articles on IP-related topics.
• Stay updated on trends legislative rulings and procedural changes in IP administration.

Quality Control & Deadline Management

• Ensure timely responses to office actions and client inquiries.
• Maintain high-quality standards in all deliverables.

Departmental Improvement & Innovation

• Identify areas for improvement and propose innovative solutions to enhance departmental performance.

Qualifications

Academic Background

• Degree in Law with a minimum of Second-Class Honors Upper Division (2.1).

Experience

• At least 4 years of experience in the Intellectual Property field.
• Proven expertise in conducting trademark searches and advising on trademark design and copyright law.
• Experience in filing trademarks design and copyright applications.

Skills

• Excellent command of English with strong writing and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical conceptual and reasoning abilities.
• Detail-oriented with exceptional time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and perform under pressure in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative team player.
• Demonstrates integrity ethical work practices and a commitment to continuous learning.

Additional Requirements

• Experience in managing contentious IP cases and advising on opposition and dispute resolution matters.
• Proactive problem-solving and innovative mindset.
• A positive and team-oriented attitude.
• Proficiency in Mandarin is an added advantage.