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Are you an experienced Renewals Clerk? Do you have an eye for detail? Are you looking to join a business that prioritizes its employees? If so, this could be the role for you!
This role is suitable for someone from a renewals or records environment, ideally with knowledge of IP practices in different countries; however, this is not essential as our client is also considering candidates from similar roles.
Our client, located in the Edgbaston area, is seeking a Renewals Clerk to join their vibrant team due to ongoing business growth.
Benefits:
* Salary: £24,000 to £27,000 per annum
* Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00am to 17:15pm
* Hybrid working: Minimum 2 days in the office per week
* Free onsite parking
* 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
Role & Responsibilities:
* Produce and verify monthly standard and special reminders for clients
* Handle client and attorney queries from the Renewals mailbox
* Provide cost estimates and forecasts for IP renewals
* Process instructions for renewal and maintenance fees, including invoicing
* Manage instructions to abandon cases or update records as no longer under our responsibility
* Audit daily instructions to ensure record accuracy
* Update records of lapsed cases from IP Offices and foreign attorneys
* Pay IPO/EP/EUIPO fees weekly and advise accounts on deposit account use
* Pay design and trademark fees online via WIPO
* Handle foreign trademark renewals online using ARGOS
* Instruct foreign agents for trademark renewals and process documentation
* Use inprotech task planner and diaries to manage and update records
* Produce monthly overdue renewal lists for fee earners
* Calculate costs for future or overdue renewals
* File foreign attorney renewal reminders
* Process overdue reminders and loss of rights letters
Requirements:
* Thorough understanding of renewal formalities and laws across all territories
* Proficiency in using inprotech for managing patent, design, and trademark renewals
* Familiarity with ARGOS outsourcing processes
* Knowledge of fee payment procedures for the European Patent Office and European Community Trademarks
* Understanding of accounts billing procedures
* Competence in using iManage Worksite and Microsoft Office
If you're interested in this position, please apply through this advert!
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