Intellectual Property

4 weeks ago


Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya BURN Manufacturing Full time
BURN designs, manufactures, and distributes aspirational fuel-efficient cooking products that save lives and forests in the developing world.

BURN has revolutionized the global cookstove sector by proving the business case for selling a high quality, locally manufactured and unsubsidized cookstoves.

About the role
BURN Manufacturing is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Intellectual Property (IP) Lawyer to join our legal team. The successful candidate will be responsible for representing BURN in all intellectual property matters within our markets.


This role involves handling trademark applications, obtaining certificates for legal proceedings, addressing counterfeit goods issues, and overseeing the recordation of intellectual property rights.


Additionally, the IP Lawyer will play a crucial role in civil and criminal proceedings, conduct investigative and market survey services, and provide comprehensive legal support related to intellectual property.

Duties and Responsibilities

Represent BURN in all intellectual property matters.
Manage trademark applications and obtain certificates for legal proceedings.
Represent BURN in formal complaints or reports on counterfeit goods to the relevant authorities.
Oversee the recordation of intellectual property rights at the relevant authorities.
Represent BURN in civil suits for compensation related to infringement of its intellectual property rights.
Represent BURN in criminal proceedings involving intellectual property issues.
Conduct investigative and market survey services to safeguard BURN's intellectual property.
Handle cases and issues related to patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.

Draft, negotiate, interpret, and advise BURN on agreements and contracts related to intellectual property, including license agreements, non-disclosure agreements, manufacturing agreements, and supply agreements.

Review BURN inventions and innovations, determine patent eligibility, and prepare and file necessary paperwork.
Assist with franchising, distribution, and technology transfers to protect BURN's intellectual property interests.

Skills and Experience

Bachelor's degree in law; additional specialization in Intellectual Property Law is highly desirable.
5 years of proven post-qualification experience in handling intellectual property matters, preferably in a corporate setting.
Admitted to the Kenyan Bar and in good standing.
Strong understanding of trademark applications, patent law, copyright, and trade secret regulations.
Experience in civil and criminal proceedings related to intellectual property.
Ability to conduct investigative and market survey services to protect intellectual property rights.
Excellent drafting and negotiation skills for agreements and contracts related to intellectual property.
In-depth knowledge of anti-counterfeit authorities procedures and requirements.
Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

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