Job Advert Summary\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n
\tSpoor & Fisher is looking for a Trade Mark Secretary within the TM: Merit Team. The successful candidate will be based in the Centurion office, reporting to the Senior Associate heading up the practice. The ideal candidate should have a keen eye for detail and should be able to attend to general trade mark secretarial duties with a focus on litigation.<\/p>\n
Minimum Requirements\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n
\tMatric (essential).
\n\tParalegal qualification or relevant tertiary qualification (advantageous).
\n\tMinimum 3\u20135 years\u2019 experience in a trade mark practice.
\n\tStrong understanding of trade mark prosecution and litigation procedures.
\n\tExperience with High Court or Tribunal filings (advantageous).
\n\tExcellent written and verbal communication skills.
\n\tExceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
\n\tStrong prioritisation and deadline management skills.
\n\tAbility to manage a high-volume practice with minimal supervision.
\n\tCommercial awareness and professionalism in client interactions.
\n\tAbility to take instruction from multiple professionals and prioritise accordingly.
\n\tAbility to anticipate filing and reporting requirements.
\n\tAdvanced proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), including formatting of legal documents.
\n\tA high degree of confidentiality and professional discretion.<\/p>\n
Duties and Responsibilities\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0
\nLitigation Support<\/p>\n
\tAssisting with preparation and formatting of litigation documents, including:
\n\tLetters of demand
\n\tUndertakings
\n\tSettlement agreements
\n\tCompany and close corporation name objections
\n\tAffidavits
\n\tLiaising with courts, sheriffs, and external service providers.
\n\tOpening, administering, and maintaining trade mark litigation files, managing diaries, and monitoring statutory deadlines.
\n\tDrafting and preparing correspondence to agents, clients, the Registrar of Trade Marks, and internal departments.
\n\tEnsuring strict compliance with court and statutory deadlines.<\/p>\n
Trade Mark Prosecution<\/p>\n
\tPreparing draft official action reports and compliance letters to the Registrar of Trade Marks.
\n\tReporting to clients on the status of applications.
\n\tInstructing trade mark searches and preparing filing instructions for local and foreign applications.
\n\tOpening, administering, and maintaining trade mark files, managing diaries, and monitoring statutory deadlines.
\n\tDocketing and tracking deadlines for trade mark applications.
\n\tDrafting and preparing correspondence to agents, clients, the Registrar of Trade Marks, and internal departments.<\/p>\n
Commercial Work and Portfolio Management<\/p>\n
\tPreparing powers of attorney.
\n\tCompiling trade mark schedules and portfolio reports.
\n\tPreparing quotes.
\n\tConducting online investigations.
\n\tAssisting with preparing of trade mark assignment agreements where required.
\n\tManaging change of name, address, and amendment instructions and procedures.<\/p>\n
Systems, Financial, and Administrative Support<\/p>\n
\tAccurate time recording and WIP management.
\n\tProcessing invoices and credit notes, and following up on outstanding fees where required.
\n\tUpdating internal accounting and general standing instructions.
\n\tAnswering and directing telephone calls professionally.
\n\tArranging meetings and managing calendars.
\n\tProviding general administrative support to the trade mark team.<\/p>\n
Deadline:24th March,2026<\/p>\n
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