Summary
About this role
We are recruiting for a Paralegal to work within the team of Technology, Media, Intellectual Property and Competition (TMIC) in Hong Kong.
About the Role
We have an opportunity for an experienced Paralegal to join our IP team. You will have proven strong Paralegal experience, preferably working within an international law firm providing support from Associate to Partner level and have strong organisational skills. You will be confident in meeting the frequent demands of a fast-paced role with the understanding that strong communication with those you will be supporting is fundamental.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Prepare and file applications for trademark, patent and design in Hong Kong and elsewhere
• Process and prepare reply on own initiative on correspondence and legal documents for documents and foreign counsel with strict attention to deadlines and details
• Review written opinion/office action from various IP offices, prepare report to clients
• Assist with prosecution of trademark, prepare specifications of goods and services, assist with preparation of statutory declaration, opposition, revocation/cancellation, invalidation and hearings
• Assist with prosecution of patent applications
• Assist with prosecution of design applications
• Assist with copyright registrations
• Monitor deadlines and sending periodical reminders
• Conduct online searches for trademark, patent and design on various databases
• Conduct company searches
• Handle general trademark, patent and design queries and costs estimates in various jurisdictions
• Attend renewal fee payment for trademark, patent and design matters in various jurisdictions
• Manage IPR portfolio
• Assist with domain name dispute resolution
About You
The successful candidate should be a graduate with a basic degree and have a good track record of working as an IP paralegal with some patent filing experience in Hong Kong. You should be proficient in English, Cantonese and Mandarin (both oral and written) and be able to work well with others. Given the nature of the paralegal role, the candidate should have strong attention to detail, avoid making any errors and have strong organisational skills. This role would suit a candidate interested in working with a growing team and handling international work.
What’s in it for you?
As a future facing firm, we take a bold, dynamic and agile approach to help clients of every size face the future with confidence. We empower and support our people to realise their ambitions through access to high quality, interesting and engaging work alongside a competitive package.
Please note that we have a preferred agency panel in place. Only applications submitted via the portal at the point of instruction will be accepted.
Other facts
About CMS Law
Are you a MENA-based business seeking investments abroad, or a multinational looking to enter, establish or grow your business interests in the dynamic markets of MENA? With our lawyers based throughout the key regional commercial centres, including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Iraq, Lebanon, Morocco, Algeria and Turkey, CMS MENA has the resources and expertise to support all aspects of your business.
If you’re looking for new markets, investment opportunities, implementation of new strategies or have a dispute to resolve, we have specialist teams of over 125 lawyers on the ground to help across some of the region’s most exciting economies. Our local knowledge and business savvy approach means we give you both commercial and legal insight to make the most of the opportunities in the region. Our sector focus gives us a comprehensive understanding of our clients’ businesses and markets and allows us to constantly deliver sound and commercially relevant advice from any of our offices We focus on relationships, not deals, and we are considered more approachable and accessible than many of our competitors. Our clients tell us that they like working with us and that we’re often seen as the human face of the law.
International law firm CMS has over 5,000 lawyers in 79 locations worldwide to help organisations thrive in changing times. Through our technical rigour, strategic expertise and deep focus on building long-term partnerships, we are committed to putting our clients and their business success first.
What you'll do
- The role involves preparing and filing applications for trademarks, patents, and designs, as well as assisting with the prosecution of these applications. The paralegal will also manage deadlines, conduct searches, and handle general queries related to intellectual property.
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