Trademark Paralegal - ASIA > CHN > Shanghai > 688 Henderson Office

Job Definition (Key Purpose of the Job):

Supporting trademark attorney in trademark prosecution related matters for VF brands, including application, opposition, cancellation, invalidation, etc.

Key Result Areas:

•      Handling of administrative matters related to trademark prosecution on some occasions:

•      Preparing trademark filing documents and coordinating filings with agent

•      Drafting arguments for opposition, cancellation, invalidation, refusal appeal, etc;

•      Reviewing watch notices reported by trademark monitoring service provider and drafting watch reports

•      Supporting trademark attorney in advising possible actions against problematic trademarks

•      Supporting trademark attorney in conducting trademark clearance search and assessing trademark registrability and use risks

Competency Requirements:

Behavioral Competencies -

•      Excellent communication skills in both English and Chinese.

•      Strong prioritization and time management skills

•      Self-motivated and able to work independently under high pressure and with minimum supervision;

•      Good interpersonal and communication skills, high team work spirit.

Functional Competencies –

List down specific set of functional skills required to perform in this role

•      Familiar with trademark prosecution time frame, deadlines and procedures

•      Proficiency in internet research activities

Experience

Academic Qualifications

Minimum Degree Held: Law degree from PRC law school or foreign institution.

Subject Expert In:

Certifications (Preferred): PRC bar

Minimum Relevant Experience: Preferably, 1) legal education; and 2) prior working experience with knowledge of trademark prosecution and/or IP experience.

Language Proficiency:

Fluent in: English and Mandarin Chinese

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