COMPANY OVERVIEW
JAC's client is a foreign law firm with practice area in intellectual property.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The qualified candidate will closely work with ENF team in order to effectively and efficiently resolve a variety of IP enforcement matters in Vietnam, including but not limited to the following tasks:
• Enhancing partner's effectiveness by monitoring case progress;
• Alerting partner of issues requiring his/her attention;
• Evaluating client’s intellectual property rights and provide guidance on intellectual property prosecution and enforcement;
• Overseeing all files and programs of the team ensuring that Company standards are maintained at all time;
• Advising and assisting clients on the development, use and protection of Intellectual property rights preparing exhaustive and accurate drafts to clients;
• Represent clients before Vietnamese courts and other Vietnamese authorities.
• Supervising Customs enforcement actions for IPR infringement and Customs recordation of rights;
• Assisting the partners in preparation of Clients meetings and other general day-to-day tasks;
• Monitoring markets, liaising with enforcement officials (including Customs), training enforcement officials;
• Organizing, taking part in and managing enforcement actions;
• Organizing and supervising notarizations and other evidence collection activities;
• Examining material, such as publications, law revisions, case study etc. for providing proactive advice to the company;
• Assisting partners with Power Point presentations/publications seminars to existing clients, prospective clients, and other industry related seminars;
• Overseeing billing for the whole department and ensure targets are met;
• Assisting with client visit to Vietnam, meeting clients directly when necessary;• Promoting company activities;
• Liaising with officials and maintaining relationship with authorities and external Agents;
• Evaluate fee structure of the company with the Partners;
• Ensuring that the File Management software is up to date for all clients.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Vietnamese candidates with a law degree; qualified as an IP Agent or Lawyer.
• Fluent in English written and spoken.
• Qualified lawyer with 4 – 6 years’ experience in advising and handling IP infringements in an IP firm in Vietnam.
• Bachelor degree or above in Law or English with layer certificate
• Master in law from reputable overseas university, a plus
• Good understanding of the IP practice in Vietnam.
• Good skill at drafting advice and documents in English and Vietnamese.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to the new jurisdiction.
• Highly organized with effective time management skills – ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Detail-oriented, analytical, able to work both independently and in a team to meet tight deadlines.
• Adventurous and resilient personality – ready to take on new challenge and contribute to a busy and growing practice.
• Experience in all administrative and procedural aspects of prosecution, protection and portfolio management, incl. trade marks, designs, domains from clearance, filing, examination, opposition, registration, renewal through to assignment/licensing would be a great addition.
• Ability to communicate in an effective and professional manner with all office personnel, clients, and officials in English and Vietnamese;
• Ability to make judgement and quick decisions, and to work well under pressure;• Good time management and prioritizing skills;
• A team player, could build a friendly relationship with coworkers, clients and government;
• Must be able to work independently but integrate well in a team-oriented and result-oriented environment;
• Detail-minded, profit-minded, initiative, proactivity and confidentiality;
Apply online or feel free to contact me directly for more information about this opportunity. Due to the high volume of applicants, we regret to inform you that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you for your understanding.
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