Full job descriptionTrademark Support Specialist (Part-Time)
A top US law firm is looking to hire a new Part- Time Trademark Support Specialist to work in the Intellectual Property Department, this exciting new Trademark Support Specialist role will be working with the IP Partners.
*Salary up to £70, 000 FTE
*Hybrid working- of 2-3 days per week with the potential for up to 2 days a week from home.
*Hours 9.30-6pm
Trademark Support Specialist ( Part-Time)Key Responsibilities:
*Reviewing Watch Notices, flagging concerns and reporting to clients.
*Reviewing and managing all trade mark and design deadlines including moving and clearing completed deadlines.
*Reviewing dockets, adding diary entries and monthly/ fortnightly reminders. Responding to Dockets with updates and outcomes.
*Liaising (telephone call or drafting emails) with clients on deadlines and obtaining instructions on their trade marks/designs including POA and notaries etc.
*Liaising with foreign agents to obtain fee quotes, deadlines and documents required, and relaying client instructions.
*Preparing Filing Sheets for trade marks and design matters including fee quotes and classes of goods and services.
*Arranging Searches through SAEGIS or Corsearch and reporting results.
*Providing clients with their Trade Mark Schedules. Preparing IP Trackers for various clients and notifying them monthly on the updates.
*Preparing and filing Trade Mark Applications, Renewals, Recordals (assignments, change/appointment of Rep etc).
Trademark Support Specialist ( Part-Time)Skills & Requirements:
*Proven experience within the trademarks team of a recognized law firm.
*Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
*Strong time management skills.
*Confident communicator with the ability to influence and build trust at all levels.
*Tech-savvy, with proficiency in MS Office.