Legal Intern — Intellectual Property

Tinoco, Travieso, Planchart & Núñez offers a legal internship in its Intellectual Property practice in Caracas. Interns will gain hands-on experience with trademark prosecution, IP enforcement, and technology licensing at one of Venezuela's leading IP practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with trademark and patent searches at SAPI and international databases
• Draft trademark applications, office action responses, and opposition briefs
• Research Venezuelan IP legislation and SAPI administrative procedures
• Support the team with IP portfolio management and renewal tracking
• Prepare case summaries and research memoranda on IP enforcement issues

• Process trademark and patent filing documentation
• Assist with IP due diligence for corporate transactions
• Attend SAPI hearings and proceedings as an observer
• Participate in firm-wide IP training sessions

• Currently enrolled in final two years of law school (Derecho) at a Venezuelan university
• Interest in intellectual property, technology, or innovation law
• Bilingual in Spanish and English
• Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills
• Familiarity with SAPI procedures an advantage