Junior Intellectual Property Associate

Full Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Managing the company’s multiple brands globally using IP management.
• Conduct industry and market-specific research on brand matters, and advise on feasibility of TM registrations in new markets.
• Advising on IP filing strategies, courses of action and costs.
• Advising and handling new TM applications, TM renewals, opposition matters and publications.
• Maintain IP register(s) to update IP portfolio and record of expenses.
• Handling IP law related queries.
• Work efficiently with external agents and attorneys internationally.

Essential Requirements

• Candidates with a diploma in Law or graduates of the Graduate Diploma in IP and Innovation Management/ Specialist Certificate in Intangible Asset Management are encouraged to apply.
• Min. 1-2 years IP/TM prosecution work experience or legal work with specialist/law firm.
• Comfortable working across multiple cultures and time zones.
• Proactive, resourceful and independent worker, with strong interpersonal skills and excellent written and verbal communication.
• Familiarity with U.S. and other foreign IP laws and relevant treaties is a plus.
• Experience in working with Health & Wellness products is a plus but is not required.
• Experience in trade mark portfolio analysis and mining existing TM applications for additional coverage is a plus but not required.
• Familiarity in working with patent agents on simple patent enquiries is a plus but not required.

Desirable Requirements

• Positive can-do attitude.
• Independent and resourceful, able to multi-task and excel in a collaborative global environment.
• Ideally have experience in working across languages and cultures.
• Experience in delivering effective communication through various channels and mediums.
• Meticulous and possess a keen sense to detail.
• Ability to work on a strategic and tactical level.
• Strong adaptability and a desire to pursue and grow your career in a dynamic working environment.