Intellectual Property Associate – TMIC – Hong Kong

We are looking for an associate to join the TMIC practice in Hong Kong, with a primary focus on intellectual property.

You will advise clients across the lifecycle of their IP matters, from trademark clearance, filing and portfolio management through to enforcement, disputes and commercialization. The role will involve coordinating regional and international portfolios and working collaboratively with colleagues across the Greater China and international practice.

This opportunity would suit a Hong Kong qualified lawyer who has developed practical experience in intellectual property and is comfortable managing a varied caseload.

About the Role

In this role, you will:

• Conduct trademark clearance, filing, prosecution and portfolio management.
• Trademark oppositions, invalidations, revocation actions and hearings.
• IP enforcement and anti-counterfeiting matters.
• Copyright, design and domain name matters.
• IP disputes and litigation.
• Commercialization, licensing and assignment arrangements.
• Coordination of regional and international IP portfolios.

About You

• Hong Kong qualified solicitor (or eligible for admission in Hong Kong).

• Strong academic credentials.
• Experience in a reputable law firm.
• Excellent English drafting and communication skills.
• Working proficiency in Chinese, including both Mandarin and Cantonese.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines matters.
• Commercially minded and client-focused approach.

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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.