Trademark Paralegal - Birmingham, West Midlands
The rewards
- £35,000 - £43,000 per year (dependent on experience)
Hours
The role of Trademark Paralegal:
- Manage and maintain trade mark case portfolios, ensuring all deadlines and actions are monitored and completed on time
- Allocate and process incoming correspondence, ensuring documentation is directed appropriately
- Produce and maintain case diaries, reminders, extensions and standard correspondence
- Manage fee earners' mailboxes and calendars, ensuring work is prioritised effectively
- Prepare and file UK, EU, foreign and international trade mark applications
- Maintain and update records, case management systems and due dates
- Prepare invoices, billing requests and chargeable activities
- Assist with trade mark watching services, renewals and reporting obligations
- Support assignments, licences, changes of name and address, and other recordal matters
- Conduct basic trade mark searches and online research
- Assist with opposition, revocation and invalidity proceedings under supervision
- Liaise with internal departments including Records, Renewals, Accounts and Administration
The ideal Trademark Paralegal:
- CITMA Trade Mark Paralegal qualification, or working towards it
- Experience within a trade mark, intellectual property or legal administration environment
- A strong understanding of the trade mark lifecycle, including filing, prosecution and registration processes
- Knowledge of UKIPO, EUIPO and WIPO procedures
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook
- Experience using IP management systems such as Inprotech (desirable)
A leading law firm in Birmingham, West Midlands is seeking a highly organised and proactive Trade Mark Paralegal to join their Intellectual Property team.
