Job Description

The IP Specialist at Dennemeyer will manage clients' intellectual property portfolios, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of patents, trademarks, designs, and utility models. Success in this role is demonstrated through precise docketing, diligent monitoring of deadlines, and high client satisfaction. This position is integral to maintaining Dennemeyer reputation for excellence in IP management on a global scale.

Dennemeyer Africa (Pty) Ltd is seeking an Intellectual Property Assistant who is keen to work in a dynamic team. Whilst the post is primarily a trademarks assistant post the incumbent will also be required to provide assistance within the patents practice. The incumbent must have a thirst for knowledge and be keen to learn and grow across both practice functionalities. The tasks assigned to the role will include predominantly the following but not be limited necessarily to the same given business needs of the business from time to time.

Your Responsibilities

• Taking instructions from the directors of the Employer and the partner(s) of the affiliated law firm Dennemeyer and Associates South Africa (“DAZA”) regarding the administration of the patent practice of DAZA, including the annuities practice and carrying out all such administrative tasks, as instructed
• Attending to instructions, falling outside of the normal administrative duties listed, on an ad hoc basis
• Providing administrative assistance to the employer and to DAZA’s intellectual property practice more generally including backup of all other administrative IP operations
• Assisting with administration for the Dennemeyer Group as a whole and in whichever administrative capacity as required from time to time.
• Assisting with the preparation of quotations, including liaising with foreign agents on costs and administrative matters.
• Attending to invoicing

Your Profile

• Educational background in the IP area (e.g., apprenticeship as Paralegal, Patent Attorney Assistant) or equivalent experience
• Experience in the field of IP would be advantageous including any IP related course/ diploma or professional/ technical diploma or qualification
• Excellent computer literacy, including MS Word, Powerpoint and Excel
• Experience with patent management software
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and track deadlines
• Good soft skills, including good communication and attention to details
• A proactive attitude
• Service oriented towards our clients and colleagues
• The ability to follow a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and to suggest improvements and participate in the streamlining of the operational processes
• Fluent command of English, any additional language is considered as an asset

Join and grow with us!

• Develop and customize your long-time career within a fast growing multinational company
• Enjoy working in multicultural teams and contribute to a diverse and international working environment
• Organize your lifestyle with flexible working hours
• Take the opportunity to act independently and entrepreneurial in your area of responsibility and profit from flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes
• Celebrate success together as one team at our various corporate events
• Attend a tailor-made onboarding program as well as individual training & development opportunities
• Contribute through your personality and your daily work to make an impact on our business, corporate culture, society and environment

Dennemeyer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Dennemeyer does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.