What will you be doing?
As a Trainee Patent Administrator, you will report to the Patent Administration Manager in the team, supporting Patent Attorneys with their cases and ensuring deadlines are met.
You will be responsible for:
* Providing administration and case management support to attorneys/technical assistants.
* Managing a caseload through a case management system to ensure official, client and internal deadlines are met.
* Preparing/checking of documentation for filing patent applications at the EPO, UKIPO and through overseas attorneys.
* Preparing draft correspondence to clients, official bodies and overseas patent attorneys, with consideration for legal and client requirements.
* Managing registration of change in ownership (e.g. assignments, mergers, licences) of patents and designs.
* Timely billing of cases and monitoring of outstanding costs on the allocated caseload.
* Generating patent portfolio and various status report documentation.
* Using clients’ software for correspondence and docketing.
* Contributing to the team environment by supporting and assisting team members.
The ideal candidate needs:
* Previous administration experience.
* A can‑do attitude and flexibility to change and adapt to the day‑to‑day requirements of the office.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* The skills and maturity to take responsibility for safe and timely handling and prioritising of deadlines/correspondence.
* Strong command of the English language (verbal and written).
* Good organisational skills.
* Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
* Competent in MS Office.
* GCSE Grade C or Grade 4 and above in Mathematics and English.
* Minimum of 2 A levels or above (a degree or an equivalent would be an advantage).
Additional Information
HLK offers a great work/life balance, a friendly and supportive working environment with the opportunity of hybrid working.
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