Join a premier international law firm in Hong Kong as a 1–3 PQE Associate in their specialist TMIC practice. Focusing on intellectual property, you will advise multinational clients across the full IP lifecycle, including trade mark portfolio management, commercialisation, and contentious enforcement. This role offers excellent cross-border exposure for an ambitious Hong Kong qualified solicitor.
about the company.
CMS is a leading international law firm with an established global network covering more than 40 countries. In Hong Kong, the firm delivers sophisticated, multi-jurisdictional counsel to multinational corporations, prominent brand owners, and fast-growing technology enterprises operating across Greater China, the wider Asia-Pacific region, and international markets.
about the team.
You will join the dynamic Technology, Media, Intellectual Property, and Competition (TMIC) practice group in Hong Kong. Working alongside recognized partners and an integrated Greater China and global network, you will be part of a collaborative, high-performing team handling high-profile IP assets and innovation-driven commercial mandates.
about the job.
As an Intellectual Property Associate within the TMIC practice, you will advise on the full spectrum of non-contentious and contentious IP matters:
- Portfolio Management & Prosecution: Conduct trade mark clearance searches, filings, prosecution, and end-to-end global and regional trade mark portfolio management.
- Registry Proceedings: Handle trade mark oppositions, invalidations, revocation actions, and administrative hearings before the Trade Marks Registry.
- Enforcement & Disputes: Manage brand protection strategies, anti-counterfeiting enforcement actions, domain name disputes, and IP litigation proceedings.
- Advisory & Protection: Advise on copyright subsistence, registered designs, and multi-jurisdictional brand protection programmes.
- Commercialisation & Licensing: Draft and negotiate IP commercialisation agreements, including assignments, licensing arrangements, and technology transfer contracts.
- Cross-Border Coordination: Coordinate regional and international IP portfolios in partnership with overseas offices and external counsel.
skills & experience required.
- Qualifications: Duly admitted as a Hong Kong qualified solicitor (or eligible for immediate admission in Hong Kong).
- Experience Level: Minimum 1 to 3 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in intellectual property gained within a reputable international or specialist law firm in Hong Kong.
- Core Competencies: Demonstrated track record in trade mark prosecution, clearance, brand enforcement, IP licensing, and contentious IP proceedings.
- Language Skills: Outstanding professional drafting and communication skills in English, alongside working proficiency in both Cantonese and Mandarin to manage regional client instructions.
- Attributes: Strong commercial acumen, exceptional organizational and project management capabilities, and the capacity to prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
If you are interested in this role, please click 'Apply Now' or send your CV directly to Jamie.milne@randsatad.com.hk
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