Trade Mark Assistant: Watch Service

A Trade Mark Assistant: Watch Service position has become available in the Intellectual Property Department of ENS, based at the Johannesburg office. This position entails administrative work in connection with trade mark matters. The Trade Mark Assistant will work under immediate supervision and rely on instructions and pre-existing guidelines and precedents to perform the essential functions of the job.
A general outline of duties is provided below:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Conducting online domain name, company, trade mark and social media searches
• Conducting searches of both local and foreign Trade Mark / Patent Journals for advertised trade marks
• Comparing trade marks identified in searches with clients trade marks
• Ability to draft correspondence and watch notices accurately
• Deadline and email management
• Handling of scanning, printing and copying of documents
• Maintaining an effective administration and filing system, including on the IP Management database
• Establishing good working relationships with professionals and other support staff in the team

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Trade mark experience will be advantageous
• Knowledge of trade mark classification and comparison of trade marks for confusing similarity will be advantageous
• Experience in the Patricia software package (or a similar software package) will be advantageous
• Competent in computer packages, including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Excel
• Strong administration and organisational skills
• Ability to use initiative and be proactive in identifying potential conflicts with clients trade marks and following up to ensure instructions are received
• Strong attention to detail and excellent typing skills
• Strong written and spoken communication skills in English
• A team player, professional, flexible, reliable, proactive and friendly
• Sense of absolute confidentiality, urgency and ability to work under pressure
• Flexible and mature approach with ability to work unsupervised
• Bright, confident personality with high emotional intelligence
• High energy levels

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Matric/Senior certificate
• At least 3 years working experience in the trade mark field

ENS is committed to transformation and achieving equity in its workplaces. Preference will therefore be given to suitably qualified and skilled EE candidates. The closing date for all applications is close of business on 14 July 2025.