The Stephen James Partnership
Paralegal - Trade Mark - Leading European IP Firm

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Leading IP Law Firm Seeks Experienced Trade Mark Paralegal
A leading IP law firm is looking for an experienced Trade Mark Paralegal to join its trade marks team. This is a great opportunity for a skilled paralegal to work with a highly regarded practice supporting a broad range of domestic and international clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing trade mark portfolios, including filing, prosecution and renewals
- Preparing and filing UK, EU and international trade mark applications
- Handling oppositions, cancellations and other contentious matters at an administrative level
- Liaising with clients, foreign associates and trade mark offices worldwide
- Docketing deadlines and maintaining accurate records within the firm's IP management system
- Drafting correspondence and providing general support to fee earners
- Assisting with watch notices, recordals, assignments and licences
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- Minimum of 4 years' trade mark paralegal experience gained within a law firm or in-house IP team (necessary)
- Strong working knowledge of UK, EU and international trade mark procedures
- Familiarity with trade mark case management systems (e.g. Inprotech, CPA Global or similar)
- Excellent organisational skills and close attention to detail
- Confident communicator, comfortable liaising directly with clients and overseas associates
- CITMA qualification (or working towards) is desirable but not essential
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