Experienced Trade Mark Paralegal

1. About us

Wynne-Jones IP is a UK and European IP firm specialising in patents, trade marks, designs, IP strategy, IP licensing and enforcement, IP audits and IP renewals. We certainly know our stuff in IP rights, and we’ve been helping businesses to protect business assets for over 60 years. Our portfolio spans an impressive mix of private individuals, multinationals, large technology-based companies, SME’s and Universities – locally, nationally and internationally.

2. About you 

This role offers a fantastic opportunity for a highly organised and motivated individual to work in a small but dynamic team. As a Trade Mark Paralegal, you will be instrumental in supporting the firm's trade mark practice.

Main duties include:

• preparation of cost estimates
• assisting with draft specifications
• filing trade mark applications
• dealing with straightforward examination reports/office actions
• liaising with foreign agents in relation to new filings and general prosecution work
• assisting with the preparation and filing of oppositions
• dealing with recordals, including recordals of assignment/change of name and/or address
• invoicing
• drafting watch reports
• preparing trade mark schedules
• assisting with the management of fee earner deadlines
• assisting with POAs and Declarations of Use
• assisting with collation and preparation of evidence in contentious matters

The ideal candidate will:

• have a strong understanding of trade mark law and procedures in the UK, EU and at an international level
• at least 3 years’ experience in a client-facing role
• hold the CITMA Paralegal Qualification
• have a team-oriented mindset
• have excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• have excellent communication and interpersonal skills

We are reaching out to candidates who would like to benefit from a flexible, forward thinking, supportive and inclusive working environment. 

3. Benefits

• Salary depending on experience
• Generous annual leave package
• Pension & bonus scheme
• Flexible working
• Flex time – able to build up 7 hours per month to take a day off in addition to holiday allowance.
• NHS top up package
• Home working/Hybrid working is available

If you are looking for a new challenge and have the skills and experience necessary, please contact us directly with your CV and covering letter:

Lucy Gabb, HR Manager

lucy.gabb@wynne-jones.com