Duties and responsibilities
Attend to and manage standard antiâÃÂÃÂcounterfeiting and general trademark litigation matters, including oppositions, infringements, and company name objection matters.
Manage matters from initiation through to resolution in accordance with legal and procedural requirements.
Prepare and draft schedules, standard affidavits, standard agreements, and related legal documentation.
Draft civil summons, court pleadings, and default judgment applications.
Prepare and issue letters of demand in line with enforcement strategies.
Assist in the execution of enforcement actions arising from infringement matters.
Maintain accurate and upâÃÂÃÂtoâÃÂÃÂdate records on the Patricia system.
Ensure matters are properly diarised, monitored, and updated in accordance with statutory and internal deadlines.
Deal with urgent matters promptly and efficiently.
Ensure that all urgent tasks and deadlines are prioritised and met timeously.
Deal skilfully and professionally with complex and advanced telephonic enquiries.
Provide clear and regular updates to clients on the status of matters handled on their behalf.
Prepare monthly or quarterly client status reports.
Conduct and/or organise trade investigations relating to counterfeit and infringing activities.
Review investigation outcomes and prepare supporting documentation.
Prepare draft expert and complaint affidavits for submission to SAPS and SARS.
Liaise with the Police, CIPC, and SARS officials on all matters relating to antiâÃÂÃÂcounterfeiting and enforcement
Liaise with correspondent attorneys in different jurisdictions to ensure alignment and progress of matters.
Liaise and coordinate with Sheriffs regarding writ executions
Assist with invoicing and the accurate recording of billable activities in accordance with firm requirements.
Qualification/s
a relevant legal diploma/certificate with proven litigation support experience in IP/antiâÃÂÃÂcounterfeiting
Three years post-matric or equivalent qualification
Experience
Experience working on Patricia and CMS will be advantageous.
Additional training in trademark law or brand enforcement is advantageous.
