Position Overview
We are currently seeking a Trademark Executive to join our Malaysian team. This role is integral to support our operations to ensure the smooth management of our portfolio. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing and filing official documents, conducting preliminary trademark searches, managing prosecution workflows, and ensuring compliance with formalities. You will also monitor and track critical deadlines, prepare client and agent correspondence and maintain accurate internal records. As part of the team, you will uphold our high standards of service while ensuring timely and accurate execution of all trademark matters.
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Preparing official documents for submission to Trademark Offices up to registration (e.g., conducting trademark searches, trademark applications, formalities compliance and submission of powers of attorney, reviewing examination reports, renewals).
- Coordinating filings across multiple jurisdictions.
- Monitoring and tracking crucial deadlines.
- Preparing agents/clients correspondence and invoices.
- Filing of documents through Electronic Filing System.
- Performing general administrative duties, maintaining internal records.
Knowledge and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in law or equivalent.
- Preferably 3 5 years relevant Trademark work experience.
- Experience using IP2SGm or in a legal secretary/administrative role would be advantageous.
- MS Office with good word processing skills.
- A good team player and be willing to work extra hours, if required.
- Able to work independently, under pressure and deal tactfully with stakeholders.
- Good time management and organisational skills.
- Ability to multi-task and deal with high volumes of work.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to be flexible.
- Ability to communicate fluently in English (both written & spoken).
We regret to inform that only shortlisted applicants would be notified.
