ASSOCIATE AT OKEY IP LAW FIRM | ASSOCIATE JOBS IN ABUJA

About Company:

OkeyIP Law Firm was established in 2016 and has become one of the leading law firms specialising in Intellectual Property prosecution, Litigation and Anti-Counterfeiting in Nigeria.OkeyIPauthorised by theNigeria Intellectual Property Office, Abuja to act as Trademarks, Patents and Design Agents.

With headquarters inAbuja,OkeyIP provides top quality specialised Trademark, Patents, Design, Copyright, Anti-counterfeiting Agency services for clients in Nigeria. Over the past few years, we have established trusted partnerships and relationships with other leading Intellectual Property firms in Africa. Thereby, making protecting the IP rights of your clients within the African region as seamless as possible.

Job Description:

• We are seeking a skilled Intellectual Property Lawyer to manage and advise on a broad range of IP matters, including trademarks, copyrights, patents, and licensing agreements.
• The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and experience handling both contentious and non-contentious IP work.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on intellectual property rights, including trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets
• Conduct IP searches, registrations, and filings
• Draft, review, and negotiate licensing, assignment, and confidentiality agreements
• Handle IP disputes, enforcement actions, and litigation support
• Monitor and enforce clients’ IP portfolios
• Provide legal support on technology, media, and entertainment matters
• Stay up to date with IP laws and regulatory developments

Requirements:

• Interested candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree with 2-10 years experienc
• Attention to detail
• Commercial awareness
• Strong communication skills
• Problem-solving mindset
• Ability to work independently and in a team

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates should send their CV and a Cover Letter outlining their experience in intellectual property law to info@okeyip.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.