Trade Mark Consultant (Admitted Attorney)

SUMMARY:
Trade Mark Consultant (Admitted Attorney)
Based in: Pretoria / Remote / Flexible
Independent Consultant (Fee-Split Arrangement)

We are seeking qualified Attorneys specializing in trade mark, copyright, or anti-counterfeiting law to collaborate with our firm in a fee-sharing partnership. The consultant will be responsible for referring their clients to firm for trade mark and intellectual property-related matters. In return, the consultant will receive a portion of the fees generated from these referrals.
Additionally, if the firm refers clients to the consultant, the consultant will receive a pre-agreed share of the fees generated from those clients' work.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

• Client Referrals: Refer all trade mark, copyright, and anti-counterfeiting matters to NMA IP.
• Consultation & Expertise: Assist NMA IP in handling specialized IP matters in the following areas:
• Anti-Counterfeiting ( AC Attorneys )
• Copyright Law ( Copyright Attorneys )
• Foreign Trademark Portfolio Management ( Trademark Attorneys with international experience )
• Legal Advisory Services: Provide strategic legal advice to clients on IP protection, enforcement, and registration.
• Collaboration: Work closely with NMA IP to ensure seamless client service and case management.

• Consultants referring their clients to NMA IP: Fee-split arrangement ( to be discussed in detail ).
• NMA IP referring clients to the Consultant: Consultants will receive a pre-agreed share of the fees from these referrals.

• Must be an admitted Attorney specializing in Intellectual Property Law .
• Expertise in at least one of the following areas :
• Anti-Counterfeiting Law
• Copyright Law
• Foreign Trademark Management
• Existing client base with potential IP needs.
• Strong legal knowledge in trademark prosecution, enforcement, and brand protection strategies.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with NMA IP.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.