Global Trade Mark Administrator - Docketing & IP Support

LGBT Jobs; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Life assurance

Critical illness cover

Cycle to work scheme

Online GP appointments

Discounted gym memberships

Electric vehicle scheme

Job summary

Bird & Bird is seeking an experienced Trade Mark Administrator to join our Brand Management team in London. You will manage trade mark formalities, deadlines and data in IP software, supporting a multinational portfolio and collaborating with partners remotely.

The role requires strong docketing experience, meticulous document management and excellent communication. CITMA qualification is preferred, with proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Experience of trade mark formalities and administration activities within a large team servicing multi-national portfolios.
• Working knowledge of the formalities requirements for protecting trade marks and designs.
• Able to work independently and support global partners remotely.
• Strong Trade Mark docketing experience.
• CITMA qualification (preferred).
• Good technical document management skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Proven ability to deal with confidential matters.

Responsibilities

• Review incoming and outgoing correspondence to identify key information, statutory deadlines and docketing details.
• Assist with quality assurance checks and share knowledge with junior team members.
• Assist with allocation of workload within a small team.
• Support portfolio onboarding, including data creation and verification for critical fields and deadlines.
• Assist with due diligence related to trade mark portfolios and auditing data from national IPOs and overseas offices.
• Implement standard system-generated documents for global Bird & Bird offices.

Skills

Trade mark docketing

Remote collaboration

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

CITMA qualification

WebTMS (IPPO) experience

Tools

WebTMS (IPPO)

Job description

Bird & Bird is seeking an experienced Trade Mark Administrator to join our Brand Management team in London. You will manage trade mark formalities, deadlines and data in IP software, supporting a multinational portfolio and collaborating with partners remotely.

The role requires strong docketing experience, meticulous document management and excellent communication. CITMA qualification is preferred, with proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint and the ability to work under pressure.