Overview
We are looking for a Trade Mark Paralegal/Administrator to join our busy trade marks and designs renewals team. Providing exceptional service to a range of local and international clients, you will assist with renewal matters dealing with Registries and associates in a diverse range of countries from the biggest world economies to remote islands.
Permanent, Full time, (Optional 9-day fortnight working pattern available)
Closing Date: 31 October
Key Responsibilities
* Administration tasks around renewals and maintenance, including reminders, new cases, instructions, supporting documents, monitoring for client documents/information and confirmations of renewal and Certificates and records processing on our IP management database.
* Covering team members when they are absent or when one may be particularly busy.
* The role will sometimes extend beyond renewals to include various recordals e.g. registrable transactions, TM mergers, seniority and replacement.
Trade mark renewals and formalities isn\u2019t for everyone. It\u2019s volume based, deadline heavy and requires good organisation. So, if you are super organised, enjoy dealing with different territories daily and are able to work autonomously and as part of a team, whether that\u2019s the Renewals Team or the fee earning teams with ultimate client responsibility, this could be for you!
Essential skills and experience
* Ideally, candidates with experience of trade mark renewals or formalities; consideration will be given to candidates with transferable skills (not necessarily from law), including new graduates.
* Be adaptable in meeting the needs of a range of clients.
* Proficient IT skills with experience of working with databases and case management systems.
* Strong written and verbal English language skills are critical.
* An excellent attitude – Stobbs is a team and our culture of support and care is central to the firm.
* Accountability - you will take responsibility for ensuring your work is carried out with care, thoroughness and accurate attention to detail.
* Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
About Stobbs
Stobbs is a niche intellectual property practice that recognises that to give the best advice on brands, you need to take a more strategic and holistic approach than pure trade mark expertise. We launched the concept of Intangible Asset Management and offer a breadth of capability including trade marks, designs and copyright, litigation and disputes, commercial contracts, brand intelligence, licensing, online brand enforcement, anti-counterfeiting and brand restructuring.
Formed in 2013 with 18 people, we now have over 200 professionals based in Cambridge, London, Dublin, Eindhoven, Munich and the US.
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Administrative
* Industries: Legal Services and Administrative and Support Services
We may expect you to be based in the office full-time during the first six months. Our current hybrid policy is a minimum of two days in the office, with potential for more depending on role and client needs. Part-time arrangements may be considered.
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