IP Paralegal

IP Paralegal

Prestigious international law firm is hiring a new IP Paralegal to join its growing IP and Brand Protection team to work in the London office on a permanent basis, working directly with Partners and Associates.

What's On Offer:

• Salary to £50,000
• Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days remote)
• High level work from day one
• Exceptional benefits

IP Paralegal - What You'll Be Doing:

• Managing trade mark and design filings and IPO formalities, working with associates, attorneys and partners
• Preparing and submitting UK, EU, IR and national trade mark and design applications
• Responding to queries from fee earners and colleagues on trade mark, opposition and design formalities
• Liaising with foreign associates on applications, assignments and other IPO matters
• Providing clients with portfolio updates, handling queries and preparing portfolio schedules
• Checking and reporting certificates and official documents, including applying standard charges
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records on WebTMS
• Conducting identical and proprietor searches
• Monitoring and reviewing client portfolio deadlines
• Preparing cost estimates for national and international filings and recordals

IP Paralegal - What We're Looking For:

• Minimum of 2 years IP / Brand Protection experience within a law firm
• CITMA Paralegal qualification desirable
• Proficiency in using WebTMS or a similar IP records management system
• Familiarity with the TrademarkNow platform