Trademark Supervisor

Career Legal; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading European Patent & Trade Mark firm is seeking a Deputy Trade Mark Formalities Supervisor in London. This hybrid role offers a unique chance for experienced professionals to lead and support key teams, contributing to both Trademark Renewals and Records processes. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in trade mark formalities and a CITMA Paralegal Qualification.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in trade mark formalities within a legal or IP firm.
• Strong understanding of TM formalities processes and best practices.
• Experience with iManage and familiarity with Inprotech preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee renewals workflows, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Manage TM and design record-keeping processes with precision.
• Act as a go-to person for queries within both teams.

Skills

Trade Mark Formalities

Compliance Management

Leadership

Education

CITMA Paralegal Qualification

Tools

iManage

Inprotech

Job description

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Recruitment Consultant - Paralegal, Risk & Compliance, Qualified IP Professionals

Deputy Trade Mark Formalities Supervisor

Location: London (Hybrid: 2 days office / 3 days WFH)

Salary: Up to £55,000 (depending on experience; non-negotiable)

Start date: ASAP (one month's notice acceptable)

A leading European Patent & Trade Mark firm with an outstanding reputation for both client service and workplace culture is seeking a Deputy Trade Mark Formalities Supervisor to join its London office. This hybrid role offers a unique opportunity for an experienced TM formalities professional to step into a leadership-oriented position while supporting two vital teams at the heart of the firm’s IP operations.

About the Role

This newly created position is designed to bridge and strengthen collaboration between the Trade Mark Renewals and Records teams. The successful candidate will divide their time between both functions and act as a deputy to support the team supervisors when required.

Key Responsibilities:

• 60% Trade Mark Renewals – Overseeing renewals workflows, ensuring deadlines are met, and supporting the Renewals Supervisor.
• 40% Trade Mark & Design Records – Managing TM and design record-keeping processes with precision and compliance.
• Act as a go-to person for queries within both teams and provide support during supervisor absences.
• Contribute to the refinement and optimisation of formalities processes and systems.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in trade mark formalities within a legal or IP firm.
• CITMA Paralegal Qualification (essential).
• Strong understanding of TM formalities processes and best practices.
• Experience with iManage (preferred).
• Familiarity with Inprotech configuration and rules functionality (preferred).
• Comfortable with hybrid working, with full office attendance required during an initial 2-week onboarding period.

Why Join?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of Europe’s top-tier IP firms, offering a supportive and inclusive culture, career development, and exposure to high-quality international work. The position is ideal for someone looking to take the next step into leadership while maintaining hands-on involvement in TM formalities.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services and Law Practice

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