Karate
Kim Erasmus
Attorney
Pretoria
Summary
Driven and detail-oriented legal professional, excelling in IP audits and trade mark prosecution work. Committed to continuous learning and legal excellence.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Associate
Adams & Adams Attorneys
01.2020 - Current
- Conducting IP audits.
- Reviewing trade mark portfolios and making recommendations.
- Assist in Trade Mark filing strategy discussions and due diligence.
- Prepare trade mark related legal advice and opinions.
- Manage, coordinate and attend to major trade marks clearance and filing projects throughout the world.
- Providing opinions, reports and quotes on the registrability of Trade Marks throughout the world, as well as any regulatory or copyright considerations.
- Preparing and drafting of correspondence including responses to client enquiries and all routine correspondence.
- Prepare and file Trade Mark applications, attending to registration and post-registration maintenance and renewals.
- Managing deadlines.
- Managing a diary.
- Dealing with urgent matters and client requests.
- Preparing reports and schedules.
- Effect portfolio transfers and manage and develop multi-client portfolios.
- Report official actions, comply with official actions.
- Address and assist with Classification queries.
- Do research.
- Prepare marketing material, including articles for publication.
- Ability to build relationships.
Candidate Attorney
Adams & Adams Attorneys
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Conducted thorough research on various areas of law.
- Prepared essential legal documents.
- Managed multiple caseloads.
- Kept abreast of developments in relevant legislation.
- Assisted with client queries and urgent matters.
- Managing a diary.
- Attended court proceedings.
- Assisted in drafting legal opinions.
- Supported senior attorneys in complex matters.
Education
No Degree - LAW
SAIIPL
South Africa 04.2001 -
LLB - Law
University of The Western Cape
Cape Town 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Bernadino Heights High School
Cape Town 04.2001 -
Skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Conscientious, loyal and dedicated
- Excellent leadership skills
- Commitment
- Enthusiasm and creativity
- Integrity and a positive intent
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to give clear instructions
- Prepared to work long hours where necessary
- Ability to work independently and under supervision
- Ability to handle the pressure of having to cope with large workload
- Willingness to learn
Interests
Child development
Christ
Timeline
Associate
Adams & Adams Attorneys
01.2020 - Current
Candidate Attorney
Adams & Adams Attorneys
01.2018 - 12.2019
No Degree - LAW
SAIIPL
04.2001 -
LLB - Law
University of The Western Cape
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Bernadino Heights High School
04.2001 -
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