Trade Marks Paralegal

The role

This is a full-time Trade Marks Paralegal role at Mallesons in Sydney, Australia. The position is within the firm's Intellectual Property team and involves managing global and domestic trade mark portfolios.

What you'll do

• Manage trade mark filings, renewals and portfolio maintenance
• Prepare and file new trade mark applications with IP Australia and IPONZ
• Monitor and manage all relevant deadlines
• Enter and maintain records in WebTMS and other databases
• Prepare documentation such as renewal notices, powers of attorney, assignments and filings
• Conduct intellectual property searches for due diligence and trade mark clearance
• Liaise directly with clients and foreign agents to take instructions, provide updates and report on filings
• Support lawyers with administrative and data-heavy tasks, including litigation and disputes work during peak periods
• Work on both billable and fixed-fee matters
• Contribute to a busy, friendly team environment with exposure to a wide variety of IP matters

What we're looking for

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