Trade Mark Paralegal

A highly regarded law firm is seeking an experienced Trade Mark Paralegal to join its busy Intellectual Property team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Trade Mark Paralegal with at least 2 years’ experience to support trade mark attorneys and lawyers across portfolio management, formalities and client matters within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

The Trade Mark Paralegal role:

• Managing and updating trade mark portfolios and databases
• Monitoring deadlines and maintaining accurate records
• Preparing and filing UKIPO and WIPO trade mark applications and forms
• Assisting with oppositions, cancellations and recordals
• Managing trade mark and domain name renewals
• Preparing client reports, cost estimates and invoices
• Liaising with clients, overseas attorneys and intellectual property offices
• Assisting with trade mark searches, watching services and portfolio audits
• Supporting global assignments and change of name recordals
• Assisting with evidence collection and general IP administration

The successful Trade Mark Paralegal:

• Minimum 2 years’ Trade Mark Paralegal or IP administration experience
• Strong knowledge of trade mark formalities and portfolio management
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Experience using trade mark management databases
• WebTMS or IPPO experience would be advantageous
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive, adaptable and able to work under pressure
• CITMA Paralegal Qualification would be advantageous

What’s on offer:

• Salary of £26,000 – £30,000
• Opportunity to join a well-established IP team
• Direct exposure to trade mark attorneys and clients
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Ongoing training and development
• Clear opportunities for career progression