We are currently seeking a Trademark Executive to join our Spruson & Ferguson Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia office. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing and filing official documents, conducting preliminary trademark searches, managing prosecution workflows, and ensuring compliance with formalities. You will also monitor and track critical deadlines, prepare client and agent correspondence and maintain accurate internal records. As part of the team, you will uphold our high standards of service while ensuring timely and accurate execution of all trademark matters.
Some key responsibilities of your role include:
- Preparing official documents for submission to Trademark Offices up to registration (e.g., conducting trademark searches, trademark applications, formalities compliance and submission of powers of attorney, reviewing examination reports, renewals).
- Coordinating filings across multiple jurisdictions.
- Monitoring and tracking crucial deadlines.
- Preparing agents/clients correspondence and invoices.
- Filing of documents through Electronic Filing System.
- Performing general administrative duties, maintaining internal records.
Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in law or equivalent.
- Preferably 3 to 5 years relevant Trademark work experience.
- Experience using IP2SGm or in a legal secretary/administrative role would be advantageous.
- MS Office with good word processing skills.
- A good team player and be willing to work extra hours, if required.
- Able to work independently, under pressure and deal tactfully with stakeholders.
- Good time management and organisational skills.
- Ability to multi-task and deal with high volumes of work.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to be flexible.
- Ability to communicate fluently in English (both written & spoken).
What we offer
Spruson & Ferguson offers a wide range of benefits aimed at supporting our employee’s ongoing development, including but not limited to:
- Global environment with exposure to international colleagues and culture.
- Comprehensive mentorship, training, and career development opportunities.
- A supportive, flexible, and inclusive work environment.
- Competitive annual remuneration and benefits package.
Spruson & Ferguson is committed to promoting and maintaining a workplace culture of shared respect to enable us all to feel valued and be the best we can be.
About Spruson & Ferguson
Spruson & Ferguson is one of the leading intellectual property (IP) service firms operating in the Asia-Pacific region. We have more than 130 years of experience providing a variety of services in the protection, commercialisation, enforcement and management of IP from our offices in Bangkok, Beijing, Brisbane, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Melbourne, Singapore and Sydney. Our multidisciplinary team of about 500 people, includes some of the most highly regarded IP professionals in the Asia-Pacific region. The team services a diverse client base of Fortune Global 500 companies, SMEs, public sector research organisations, foreign associates and local clients.
Spruson & Ferguson is a subsidiary of IPH Limited, the first IP services group to list on the ASX.
How to apply
If you meet the above requirements and are keen to take up these challenges, you are invited to send us your detailed resume using the link below.
Kindly note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.