Intellectual Property Paralegal, London

EJ Legal; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent international law firm in London seeks a candidate to support lawyers in preparing and filing trade mark and design applications. Ideal candidates will have trade mark prosecution experience and strong research skills. This role offers a chance to advance your legal career in a high-calibre IP team.

Qualifications

• Experience with UK, EU, and international trade mark and design prosecution preferred.
• Ability to show initiative and organize tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support lawyers with preparing, drafting, and filing trade mark and design applications.
• Conduct clearance searches and undertake online research.
• Assist with managing the IP database and preparing reports.

Skills

Strong internet and online search skills

Trade Mark and design prosecution experience

Excellent organisational skills

Detail-focused and self-motivated

Education

Strong academic background

Job description

About the role

Responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:

• Supporting lawyers to assist with the preparation, drafting and filing of trade mark and design applications.
• Conducting clearance searches
• Undertaking online research, investigations, legal research and preparing reports
• Assisting with IP watching and monitoring services.
• Assisting with managing the IP database and records
• Researching particularly in the areas of fashion, retail, luxury goods and design
• Preparing research memos and presentations.

About you

The ideal candidate would demonstrate:

• Strong internet and online search skills
• Trade Mark and design prosecution experience, with UK, EU and international experience preferred.
• A strong academic background
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to show initiative
• The ability to be detail-focused and self-motivated.

Why apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to work at a prominent international firm and gain hands-on experience with a high-calibre IP team. If you are passionate about intellectual property and looking to advance your legal career, this could be the perfect role for you.

Apply now to be considered for this exciting role.

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