Patent Paralegal/Administrator

One of the UKs leading specialist Patent and Trademark solicitors are seeking a paralegal to join their Bristol office.

The Role includes (but is not limited to):

• Maintaining records for fee earner cases in respect of various formalities eg maintaining US IDS records for a patent family. 
• Assisting fee earners in obtaining information from EPO, UKIPO, EUIPO, WIPO and other IP related websites and databases 
• Preparing reports to clients in respect of UKIPO and EUIPO surveillance notifications, and EUIPO Search Reports 
• Reporting grants of protection of designations of International Registrations 
• Assistance with assignments, changes of name/address and other recordals, including obtaining/collating information on requirements/costs, preparing documents (eg Powers of Attorney) for execution by clients, preparing forms/instructions to overseas associates, monitoring progress of recordals and reporting to client 
• Preparing basic correspondence/emails to clients, IP offices and overseas agents 
• Preparing standard reporting letters to clients

The person:

• Ability to work independently to a high standard and use own initiative wherever appropriate.
• Excellent organisational skills 
• Efficient, able to prioritise to meet deadlines and multi-task.
• Must be able and willing to learn new systems and procedures 
• Must be a team player, personable and approachable 
• Able to work under pressure and respond to changing demands on a daily basis
• Good working knowledge of MS office
• Experience working within an IP/legal service environment is preferred

Preference for CIPA Introductory Certificate in Patent Administration Course (IPAC) and/or CITMA Paralegal Course.

If you're interested in this position, and you meet the requirements of the role, please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Cameron Milton for a confidential discussion.

Our advertisements use salary and experience as a guide only. Interlink Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer.

*Please Note: Due to the high volume of applications we are currently receiving we are unable to contact applicants who have been unsuccessful.