Senior Associate
Core
Deliver high-quality trade mark services and strategic advice to clients on brand protection, portfolio management, and disputes across Australia, New Zealand, and internationally.
Role type
Senior Associate, Trade Marks Attorney / IP Lawyer
Builds
Trade mark applications, oppositions, and dispute resolutions for diverse client portfolios
Domain
Intellectual Property (Trade Marks)
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Trade mark prosecution, portfolio management, brand protection strategy, dispute resolution, due diligence, conflict checks, international law knowledge (Madrid Protocol), written and verbal communication
Preferred skills
Commercial advice, client relationship management, business development
Responsibilities
Advising clients on trade mark portfolio strategies and brand protection; Conducting trade mark availability searches and preparing reports; Managing Australian, New Zealand and international trade mark applications; Advising on and responding to Trade Mark Examiner's Reports; Representing clients in trade mark disputes including oppositions; Preparing evidence for hearings; Conducting due diligence and conflict checks; Participating in business development activities
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC
