Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
Salary: £35000 - £43000 (DOE)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role
Bell Cornwall Recruitment are pleased to be working with a leading law firm who are seeking a highly organised and proactive Trade Mark Paralegal to join their Intellectual Property team. Based in Birmingham, West Midlands.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and maintain trade mark case portfolios, ensuring all deadlines and actions are monitored and completed on time.
Allocate and process incoming correspondence, ensuring documentation is directed appropriately.
Produce and maintain case diaries, reminders, extensions and standard correspondence.
Manage fee earners' mailboxes and calendars, ensuring work is prioritised effectively.
Prepare and file UK, EU, foreign and international trade mark applications.
Maintain and update records, case management systems and due dates.
Prepare invoices, billing requests and chargeable activities.
Assist with trade mark watching services, renewals and reporting obligations.
Support assignments, licences, changes of name and address, and other recordal matters.
Conduct basic trade mark searches and online research.
Assist with opposition, revocation and invalidity proceedings under supervision.
Liaise with internal departments including Records, Renewals, Accounts and Administration.About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
CITMA Trade Mark Paralegal qualification, or be working towards it.
Experience within a trade mark, intellectual property or legal administration environment.
A strong understanding of the trade mark lifecycle, including filing, prosecution and registration processes.
Knowledge of UKIPO, EUIPO and WIPO procedures.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
Experience using IP management systems such as Inprotech (desirable).If you are a motivated Paralegal and are based in Birmingham, West Midlands looking to develop your career within Intellectual Property, we would love to hear from you.
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Salary description
£35000.00 - £43000.00 per year