CITMA Trade Mark Paralegal - Part-time, Remote/Hybrid

ZipRecruiter; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A full-service intellectual property firm is seeking a part-time CITMA Trade Mark Paralegal. The successful candidate will handle tasks including client onboarding, filing applications, and assisting attorneys, all within a supportive remote hybrid environment. Ideal for those with trade mark experience seeking flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experienced trade mark administrator/paralegal.
• Strong skills in filing trade mark applications at UK IPO and WIPO.
• Ability to work independently and remotely.

Responsibilities

• Client onboarding and file opening.
• Filing trade mark applications and renewals.
• Monitoring deadlines and preparing draft reporting emails.

Skills

Filing trade mark applications

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

CITMA Paralegal qualification

Tools

Equinox IPMS

Job description

Job Description

Company Description

Two IP is a full-service intellectual property (IP) firm with our HQ in Leamington Spa but our team is spread across the country. We operate a -share consultancy model that enables patent and trade mark attorneys to build their own IP practice under the Two IP brand while benefiting from the support and expertise of the Two IP team. We provide a fully integrated ecosystem of back-office expertise to our consultant attorneys that includes IT, marketing, case management, paralegal, financial and BD support - all designed to create a productive and collaborative working environment.

Role Description

This is a part-time, remote/hybrid role for a CITMA Trade Mark Paralegal at Two IP. The role includes: client onboarding, file opening, filing trade mark applications, trade mark renewals, docketing correspondence and deadlines, preparing draft reporting emails from templates, generating invoices, maintaining IPMS records and monitoring deadline, and assisting consultant attorneys with queries.

Qualifications

• Experienced trade mark administrator/paralegal
• Qualification as a CITMA Paralegal is desirable
• Strong skills in filing trade mark applications at UK IPO and WIPO (knowledge of filing at EUIPO also desirable) and docketing/reporting prosecution stages
• Proficiency in reviewing and docketing IPO and overseas associate originating correspondence
• Experience in preparing document bundles for oppositions is a plus
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to monitor and adhere to deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and remotely
• Strong experience of using an online case/IP management system - prior experience with Equinox IPMS is a plus