Job Description
Spoor & Fisher is looking for a Trade Mark Secretary within the TM: Merit Team. The successful candidate will be based in the Cape Town office, reporting to the 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.
Paralegal qualification or relevant tertiary qualification (advantageous) Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in a trade mark practice Strong understanding of trade mark prosecution and litigation procedures Experience with High Court or Tribunal filings (advantageous) Experience with international filings and coordination with foreign associates (advantageous) Demonstrated reliability in deadline-driven legal environments where errors may have significant legal or financial consequences. Calm and solution-oriented under pressure Strong sense of ownership, accountability and professional maturity when interacting with clients, foreign associ...