IP Associate

S&O IP is a leading full-service IP specialist firm. We assist clients to register and protect trademarks and other intellectual property throughout the ASEAN countries. S&O IP teams in offices across the world have over 25 years' experience on the ground, with over 200 IP-dedicated team members. We speak over 11 different languages and have people from over 16 different nationalities.
S&O IP specializes in trademark prosecution and on trademark portfolio management. In addition, S&O IP specializes in IP enforcement actions and on implementing made-to-measure enforcement strategies, especially focusing on cross-border infringements and complicated criminal IP cases.
As we are expanding our business, we are looking for motivated and accomplished IP Associate to join the team in Ho Chi Minh/ Hanoi office.
1. Communicate with international clients and/or render written and oral advice to clients on various legal and other issues which fall under the practices of the firm, including, but not limited to, IP Prosecution; IP disputes; enforcement actions; market research;
2. Assist senior attorneys/consultants in analyzing cases, drafting documents, preparing advice, and reporting to clients;
3. Provide thorough analytical and practical proposals and advice to clients and potential clients in a timely manner;
4. Respond to enquiries from clients and potential clients in a timely manner;
5. Work directly with authorities or examiners for all IP disputes;
6. Handle Trademark Search, Opposition, cancellation, invalidation, appeal or licensing and franchising contracts
7. Handle IP infringement cases, including communication with the infringers and the authorities or litigation if necessary;
8. Perform other tasks relevant to or in connection with the foregoing; and
9. Other tasks as requested by the nature of the position and senior attorneys.