Trade Mark Paralegal
- Recruiter
- The Stephen James Partnership Ltd
- Location
- London (Greater)
- Salary
- Highly Competitive
- Posted
- 18 Sep 2019
- Closes
- 16 Oct 2019
- Job Title
- Paralegal
- Practice Area
- Intellectual Property, Litigation, Patent / Trademark
- Contract Type
- Temporary
- Hours
- Full Time
The Client
Our client, a UK Law Firm, is seeking a Paralegal with 6+ months of previous relevant experience to join their London-based Trade Mark and Intellectual Property practice on a temporary contract.
The Role
The successful candidates work will include (but not be limited to):
- Assist with, and prepare estimates for, pre-filing searches
- Prepare estimates for TM filing s
- Liaise with local attorneys over foreign filing and priority requirements
- Preparing and filing trade marks applications
- Monitor status of applications in electronic diary and pro-actively engage with local attorneys
- Respond to objections and prepare and file Extensions of Time and reports of publications
- Prepare reports of opposition/ cancellation timetable, and cooling off/ suspension requests
- File oppositions, and assist in obtaining advice from overseas agents
- Support collation of evidence of use, and evidence of registration in other jurisdictions
- Record registration transactions and UK and EUIPO
- Correspond directly with agents and clients, and work closely with team members to manage their correspondence
- Assist with administration within practice as required
The Requirements
The ideal candidate will have some (if not all) of the following characteristics and skills:
- Strong academics - LLB/GDL - LPC preferred but not essential
- 6+ months of previous trade mark experience
- Document review experience
- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to work independently without supervision and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
To apply, please upload your CV via the website or alternatively email it to candidates@thesjp.co.uk