Khanyo Lumkwana

Create and maintain trademark records in WebTMS, prepare and coordinate UK trademark applications and renewals, and support routine trademark prosecution. Request renewal instructions from clients and prepare related cost quotes and estimates.

Monitored patent applications mailbox and updated patent matter information. Prepared quotes, filing reports, and billing reports, and handled account enquiries and invoices.

Prepared trademark applications and filing documentation, supported trademark prosecution, and drafted correspondence. Managed files, updated internal systems, and prepared billing and cost reports.

Assisted in the protection and management of the domain name portfolio, including enforcement and strategy. Managed the IP team's filing system, administration, and reporting, and drafted legal correspondence.

Prepared and filed patent amendments and divisional applications, maintained records, and prepared documents using InProma. Provided client liaison and trained new staff.

Supported the Learning and Development Manager with training initiatives, evaluation of interventions, and payment administration.

Provided word processing, filing, invoicing, collections, legal administration, and general office support.

Typed court registers, assisted inspectors with docket registration, and prepared affidavits.

Undertook temporary reception and switchboard responsibilities.

Supported partners and associates with trademark department secretarial and administrative duties, including data capture, file management, and correspondence.

Completed the Advanced Project Management Certificate in 2016.

Completed the Legal Secretary Certificate in 2007.

Completed the Office Administration Certificate in 2006.

Completed Matric in 2001.

Studied financial accounting, including bookkeeping to trial balance, payroll, and computerised bookkeeping.