Trademark Associate
Job Description
Business Unit:  Spruson & Ferguson (Asia)
Posting Start Date:  14/08/2026
Posting End Date:  28/08/2026
IPH Company by location:  Spruson & Ferguson (Asia)
Job Requisition ID:  681
Brand:  Spruson & Ferguson Asia
Work Location:  Kuala Lumpur

The Opportunity

About Your Role

As our Trademark Associate in our Malaysia office, you will primarily support trademark matters across international markets and various jurisdictions,  advising on trademark protection strategies, trademark prosecution matters, including oppositions and other contentious matters within the Asia jurisdiction. Problem-solving and strong writing skills are a must.

What You'll Do

  • Portfolios management strategy, trademark prosecution matters, including oppositions and other contentious matters within the Asia jurisdiction.
  • Conducting clearance searches, advising on filing strategies
  • Responding to examination reports
  • Coordinating filings across multiple jurisdictions
  • Monitoring and tracking crucial deadlines

What You'll Bring

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Law or equivalent qualification.
  • 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in a similar trademark role is preferred.
  • Able to handle high volumes of workload with good time management.
  • Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.
  • Proficiency in Mandarin would be highly advantageous 

About Us

About Spruson & Ferguson

Spruson & Ferguson is one of the leading intellectual property (IP) service firms operating in the Asia-Pacific region. We have more than 130 years of experience providing a variety of services in the protection, commercialization, enforcement and management of IP from our offices in Bangkok, Beijing, Brisbane, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Melbourne, Singapore and Sydney. Our multidisciplinary team of about 500 people, includes some of the most highly regarded IP professionals in the Asia-Pacific region. The team services a diverse client base of Fortune Global 500 companies, SMEs, public sector research organisations, foreign associates and local clients.

 

Spruson & Ferguson is a subsidiary of IPH Limited, the first IP services group to list on the ASX.

 

About Our Benefits

  • Global environment with exposure to a wide range of trademark matters across international markets.
  • Comprehensive mentorship, training, and career development opportunities
  • A supportive, flexible, and inclusive work environment.
  • Competitive annual remuneration and benefits package

 

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.