Our client is a well established firm with a growing intellectual property practice and an international client base. The team manages substantial trade mark portfolios across multiple jurisdictions and is looking to add an experienced administrator who can provide high quality support across a busy and varied workload. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative team where attention to detail, organisation and the ability to manage deadlines are particularly valued.
The successful candidate will have solid experience supporting trade mark portfolios and a good understanding of trade mark formalities. You will play an important role in maintaining accurate portfolio records, monitoring deadlines and supporting the wider team with portfolio management, audits and client related work.
Responsibilities
Manage trade mark records and ensure key deadlines, actions and correspondence are accurately recorded
Review correspondence from IP offices, overseas representatives and clients, identifying any required follow up
Support the transfer and onboarding of new trade mark portfolios, including checking and validating existing data
Assist with portfolio audits and due diligence exercises across different jurisdictions
Prepare and maintain trade mark documentation, reports and standard correspondence
Carry out quality checks and help maintain consistent processes across the team
Support colleagues with more complex administrative matters and share knowledge where appropriate
Help coordinate workloads and ensure time sensitive tasks are completed within required deadlines
Work with colleagues and external contacts across different jurisdictions to resolve administrative and portfolio queries
Requirements
Previous experience in a trade mark administration or formalities focused role
Strong understanding of trade mark procedures and the practical requirements involved in maintaining international portfolios
Experience working with sizeable or multinational trade mark portfolios
Confident managing deadlines and prioritising competing demands
Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to record keeping
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, with strong general IT skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable working independently while contributing effectively within a wider team
Able to handle confidential information appropriately
Experience with trade mark docketing systems would be advantageous
CITMA qualification or relevant CITMA training would be beneficial
Experience using WebTMS or similar IP management software would also be advantageous
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