An international intellectual property firm is looking for a Junior Associate to join its Kyiv office.
Responsibilities:
- Handling prosecution files in the field of patents, trademarks and industrial designs;
- Preparing IP rights applications;
- Verifying the accuracy of work done by others and reporting the same to clients or supervising lawyers;
- Following and reporting on registration procedure of IP rights in Ukraine and other jurisdictions;
- Assisting senior lawyers with handling enforcement and contentious matters;
- Preparing and filing writs for the courts or local administration;
- Assisting with handling oppositions, cancellation actions, revocation actions, or any other contentious matters before local administration.
Requirements:
- Law School University degree (or equivalent), that would later on allow for attorney at law status for representing foreign and domestic clients before Ukrainian courts;
- Excellent and professional command of the English language (both written and spoken);
- Experience in the Intellectual Property field would be considered an advantage, but is not a requirement;
- High sense of responsibility;
- Good time management skills and ability to prioritize and utilize resources as available;
- Strong computer skills, at least with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Please send your CV and cover letter in English to [відгукнутися] no later than June 9, 2024.
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