Engineering qualification (Electronics/Electrical) would be advantageous
Requirements
At least 8 years' experience in patent and design law, and general intellectual property law, contract law, and regulatory compliance.
Knowledge of litigation processes.
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Duties
Guide IP development in technical projects to ensure the company's intellectual property aligns with strategic goals and is well-protected throughout its lifecycle.
Manage the company's IP portfolio, from identification to the end of the lifecycle, ensuring that all IP assets are properly registered, maintained, and enforced.
Develop and implement the company IP strategy, including the use of marketing instruments such as trademarks to protect and promote the company's brand.
Formulate and execute efficient offence and defence legal strategies to safeguard the company's interests.
Responsible for the effective management of legal department.
Develop, implement, and review all company policies to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and laws.
Monitor the ever-changing legal landscape, proactively implementing measures to ensure the company remains compliant with new regulations.
Conduct regular audits of the entire contracts portfolio to ensure compliance with legal and company standards.
Draft, review, and approve contracts to ensure they are legally sound and align with the company's strategic goals.
Objective Personnel 1977 Clearwater Office Park, Block E, Cnr Atlas & Park Roads, Parkhaven Ext 3 2-10 Recruiter About Objective Personnel is a professional recruitment partner and placement agency that has been making it's mark on the industry for over 40 years. The company boasts a highly stream-lined service that offers its clients the freedom to focus on running their businesses while Objective Personnel deals with recruitment. Objective Personnel is well suited to filling any vacancy, from entry level to the CEO, and everything in between. If your business has employment opportunities that need filling, Objective Personnel will help you fill them with competent and qualified screened candidates. Situated near Johannesburg, Objective Personnel focuses on the whole of South Africa.