SENIOR IP LAWYER - Vietnam

About us
FERRANTE Intellectual Property is a full practice intellectual property firm with established offices in Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong. We provide comprehensive legal services on all aspects of trademarks, designs, patents, copyright prosecution and litigation, anti-counterfeiting strategies and IP as well as domain names portfolio management.

We are driven by the belief that small details can make a big difference and we always look at problems from more than one angle in order to find the best solution.

We truly care for our clients and tailor solutions to their specific needs, as we understand what it means to be different. Our client base consists of companies and multinationals from various industries that are based in more than 10 countries worldwide.

We offer a competitive salary, a variable pay program and comprehensive benefits package as well as a career path with steps to take in your professional life with Ferrante IP for progressing into different or more advanced roles.

Work Location
Ho-Chi-Minh

Responsibilities
The qualified candidate will closely work with ENF team in order to effectively and efficiently resolve a variety of IP enforcement matters in Vietnam, including but not limited to the following tasks:
•    Enhancing partner's effectiveness by monitoring case progress;
•    Alerting partner of issues requiring his/her attention;
•    Evaluating client's intellectual property rights and provide guidance on intellectual property
      prosecution and enforcement;
•    Overseeing all files and programs of the team ensuring that Company standards are maintained at all
      time;
•    Advising and assisting clients on the development, use and protection of Intellectual property rights
      preparing exhaustive and accurate drafts to clients;
•    Represent clients before Vietnamese courts and other Vietnamese authorities;
•    Supervising Customs enforcement actions for IPR infringement and Customs recordation of rights;
•    Assisting the partners in preparation of Clients meetings and other general day-to-day tasks;
•    Monitoring markets, liaising with enforcement officials (including Customs), training enforcement
      officials;
•    Organizing, taking part in and managing enforcement actions;
•    Organizing and supervising notarizations and other evidence collection activities;
•    Examining material, such as publications, law revisions, case study etc. for providing proactive advice
      to the company;
•    Assisting partners with Power Point presentations/publications seminars to existing clients,
      prospective clients, and other industry related seminars;
•    Overseeing billing for the whole department and ensure targets are met;
•    Assisting with client visit to Vietnam, meeting clients directly when necessary;
•    Promoting company activities;
•    Liaising with officials and maintaining relationship with authorities and external Agents;
•    Evaluate fee structure of the company with the Partners;
•    Ensuring that the File Management software is up to date for all clients.

Technical Skills
•    Vietnamese candidates with a law degree; qualified as an IP Agent or Lawyer;
•    Fluent in English written and spoken;
•    Qualified lawyer with 4 – 6 years' experience in advising and handling IP infringements in an IP firm
      in Vietnam;
•    Bachelor degree or above in Law or English with layer certificate;
•    M. from reputable overseas university, a plus;
•    Good understanding of the IP practice in Vietnam;
•    Good skill at drafting advice and documents in English and Vietnamese;
•    Ability to learn quickly and adapt to the new jurisdiction;
•    Highly organized with effective time management skills – ability to multi-task and prioritize;
•    Detail-oriented, analytical, able to work both independently and in a team to meet tight deadlines;
•    Adventurous and resilient personality – ready to take on new challenge and contribute to a busy and
      growing practice;
•    Experience in all administrative and procedural aspects of prosecution, protection and portfolio
      management, incl. trade marks, designs, domains from clearance, filing, examination, opposition,
      registration, renewal through to assignment/licensing would be a great addition;
•    Ability to communicate in an effective and professional manner with all office personnel, clients, and
      officials in English and Vietnamese;
•    Ability to make judgement and quick decisions, and to work well under pressure;
•    Good time management and prioritizing skills;
•    A team player, could build a friendly relationship with coworkers, clients and government;
•    Must be able to work independently but integrate well in a team- oriented and result-oriented
      environment;
•    Detail-minded, profit-minded, initiative, proactivity and confidentiality.

How to apply
Interested candidates please send detailed resume to hr@ferrante.asia