Trade Mark Paralegal

London
Up to £38,000
07 Jun 2017
05 Jul 2017
JN909497
Paralegal
Patent / Trademark
Permanent
Full Time

Unique opportunity at this extra- ordinary leading media/entertainment law firm located in the City, joining an established Trade Mark team with a portfolio that ranges from fashion to music and beyond, this is a high calibre team who offer a tremendous environment working on globally recognized brands.

This newly created role will work alongside other paralegals in the Brands team.

Core responsibilities for this role will include:

  • Assisting in the management of the clients IP portfolio, including trademarks, copyright and designs;
  • Maintaining and updating  central database of trade mark registrations/pending applications and registered designs;
  • Supporting the team in adherence to all national and foreign trademark deadlines;
  • Processing and docketing all incoming registry post/correspondence;
  • Reviewing, preparing, drafting and sending out search reports and watch notice reports to the clients;
  • Preparing and filing trade mark applications and renewals;
  • Preparing and filing trade mark oppositions and cancellation actions;
  • Preparing and filing design applications;
  • Preparing cost estimates;
  • Preparing draft responses to registry objections;
  • Reporting of filing receipts, advertisements, registration and renewal certificates;
  • Liaising with overseas agents and requesting frequent status updates;
  • Amending documents;
  • Dealing with/screening calls and arranging conference calls;
  • Proactive and responsive diary management;
  • Assisting with trademark billing and co-ordination

Successful candidate’s will certainly have a wealth of trademark administration experience,

and ideally have the Trade mark formalities certificate; ideally you will also have experience of WebTMS/IPPO.