Location: Beijing, Shanghai

Reporting to: Senior Trademark Attorney

Job Summary

Rouse Trademark Attorneys are important contributors to the team. Trademark Attorneys focus on developing the breadth and depth of their technical knowledge and skills. They work closely with senior colleagues, observing their approach to clients and understanding what it means to provide practical and commercial advice. Trademark Attorneys are highly enthusiastic team players, who willingly take on tasks and support colleagues and peers. In their dealings with clients and colleagues, they strive to communicate in a clear and unstuffy manner.

Personal Characteristics

• Acts within delegated responsibility; engage actively in the delegation process.
• Stretches self; completes and executes personal development plan.
• Responsive and reliable; meets and exceeds client expectations.

Outline of Responsibilities

• Leadership / Development
• Mentor paralegals and trainees.
• Provide helpful feedback when delegating work.
• Consistently meet statutory and client deadlines.
• Meet specific performance targets.
• Run multiple case files in an organized and proactive manner.
• Comply with risk management protocols and policies.

Client / Business

• Handle all trademark prosecution matters, including clearance searches, all types of applications (filings, assignment, and license recordals), oppositions, invalidations, non-use cancellations (including advising on evidence and drafting detailed submissions), gap analysis projects.
• Provide practical and technically sound advice on trademark prosecution matters in a clear and unstuffy manner.
• Collect and analyze facts.
• Develop market and client insight.
• Meet and exceed client needs and expectations.
• Support colleagues to meet and exceed client expectations.
• Participate in training and knowledge management activities.

Requirements

• Leadership / Development
• Observe the highest professional standards, including confidentiality.
• Engage effectively in the delegation (giving and receiving work).
• Consistently meet statutory and client deadlines.
• Efficient and productive; manage files proactively.
• Act in a professional manner.
• Contribute to the team; proactively support colleagues.

• Client / Business
• Possess thorough knowledge of Chinese Trade Mark Law and CTMO/TRAB practices.
• Pay a high level of attention to detail.
• Observe and learn from colleagues; seek support when needed.
• Build knowledge in Chinese Trade Mark Law and undertake continuous learning.
• Build client insight; develop relationships.