Trade Mark Paralegal

🕒 September 3

🇬🇧 United Kingdom – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

💼 Paralegal

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Harper James

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 2016

💼 Consulting

🏗️ Construction

⚖️ Legal

Consulting • Construction • Legal

Harper James is a national commercial law firm designed to provide expert legal advice to ambitious and entrepreneurial businesses in the UK. The firm offers a wide range of legal services, including banking and finance law, business disputes, immigration law, commercial law, corporate law, data protection, employment law, intellectual property, and IT law. Harper James differentiates itself by offering flexible and affordable legal solutions, catering specifically to start-ups, medium, and large businesses. Their innovative subscription service model offers businesses access to high-quality legal advice at a controlled cost, making it easier for companies to manage their legal needs efficiently.

📋 Description

• Manage UK, EU and international trade mark portfolios day to day • Prepare and file UKIPO and WIPO applications • Manage related correspondence, renewals and portfolio records • Draft, file and track responses to official correspondence, including examiner’s reports and office actions • Liaise directly with clients and overseas agents regarding instructions, process updates and portfolio matters • Conduct and report on basic and advanced trade mark searches • Monitor deadlines and proactively manage matters using the trade mark management system • Prepare detailed client status reports and maintain accurate portfolio records • Support solicitors and Trade Mark Attorneys on contentious matters, including oppositions, invalidations and cancellations before the UKIPO • Contribute to the development of internal systems, processes and client-care standards • Participate in team discussions, identify improvement opportunities and help embed best practice • Work closely with solicitors, Trade Mark Attorneys and the wider IP team to deliver trade mark portfolio management

🎯 Requirements

• Substantive experience in a Trade Mark Paralegal role within a UK-based practice • Ability to work autonomously, take ownership, use initiative and improve workflows • Experience managing trade mark files, registry correspondence and direct client contact • Ability to prioritise independently and manage deadlines across a complex, high-volume caseload • Experience using trade mark portfolio management software, ideally Equinox or a comparable system • Excellent written and verbal English • Approachable, professional manner when dealing with clients and agents • Willingness to support colleagues and help develop the department • Interest in reviewing and improving internal procedures and client service standards

🏖️ Benefits

• 33 days’ holiday, including public holidays • Option to buy up to five additional days’ holiday each year • Private healthcare • Death in service benefit • Access to our electric car scheme • Discounted gym memberships • Retailer discounts • Team socials and more • Flexible remote working