Job Description
The Trade Mark (TM) Formalities Paralegal sits within the Intellectual Property (IP) sub‑team of the ASOS Legal Department. As an innovative pure‑play e‑commerce fashion destination, IP and trade marks underpin every part of ASOS’ brand and business. This role is key to ensuring the Legal Department meets the needs of teams across the globe - requiring strong commercial awareness, the ability to work confidently across multiple jurisdictions, and the judgement to identify risks and escalate issues promptly.
You’ll need to be hands‑on, commercially minded, and highly organised, with the energy and curiosity to support the full lifecycle of our trade marks. A genuine interest in trade marks is essential, along with the desire to handle a blend of formalities and broader IP paralegal tasks at the fast pace our business moves.
The Details
You will be responsible for all TM formalities for the team working closely with the Senior TM Paralegal, while also supporting a range of TM/IP paralegal work:
Formalities
1. Managing all formalities associated with TM filing programmes, prosecution, registration, and maintenance (including preparing POAs, application forms, renewal fee payments, etc.)
2. Running audits of database updates to ensure accuracy and completeness
3. Ensuring ASOS’ TM database is up to date with accurate, relevant information
4. Producing reports and data for the IP Team, Legal Department and wider business
5. Organising and maintaining storage and retrieval of original documents
Trade Mark / IP Tasks
6. Instructing filing programmes and liaising with local counsel to ensure all requirements are met
7. Preparing TM applications at UKIPO, EUIPO and WIPO
8. Responding to day‑to‑day specification objections
9. Working closely with local agents to ensure efficient portfolio management
10. Gathering evidence for filings, prosecution and disputes
11. Preparing first‑draft use statements for prosecution or disputes
12. Running brand clearance searches
13. Acting as the “#2” for paralegal tasks relating to IP claims
14. Supporting our culture by championing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategies.
We believe being together in person helps us move faster, connect more deeply, and achieve more as a team. That’s why our approach to working together includes spending at least 3 days a week in the office. It’s a rhythm that speeds up decision-making, helps ASOSers learn from each other more quickly, and builds the kind of culture where people can grow, create, and succeed.
Qualifications
Qualifications
15. CITMA Trade Mark Paralegal qualification (preferred)
16. Solid experience in trade mark registration and prosecution, either in private practice or in‑house
17. Previous experience using WebTMS
18. Strong IT skills, particularly across Microsoft 365
19. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
20. Strong communication skills, with the ability to adapt style for different stakeholders
21. The ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, constantly evolving environment
22. A proactive mindset and ability to work in a fast‑growing, agile environment
About You
23. Passionate about fashion, retail and brands
24. Curious and eager to learn, including exploring AI tools, automation and simple agent‑building to streamline TM formalities
25. Comfortable taking ownership and driving tasks forward independently
26. Collaborative and approachable, with a willingness to work closely with legal, commercial and branding teams
27. Able to balance precision with commercial pragmatism
28. Calm and solutions‑focused when managing competing priorities
29. Keen to contribute to process improvement within the IP/Brand Protection team
30. Adaptable and resilient in a dynamic, fast‑changing environment
31. Enthusiastic about supporting a high‑volume international TM portfolio
32. Confident in communicating with internal teams and external counsel
Additional Information
BeneFITS’
33. Employee discount (hello ASOS discount!)
34. Employee sample sales
35. Fixed Annual Payment in addition to your salary each year, it's just an extra thank you from us
36. 25 days paid annual leave + an extra celebration day for a special moment
37. Private medical care scheme
38. Opportunity for personalised learning and in-the-moment experiences that enable you to thrive and excel in your role.
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