Senior Patent Paralegal providing high-quality support across the patent lifecycle. Working closely with attorneys and wider paralegal team in a prestigious IP consultancy firm.
Responsibilities
Provide high-quality support across the full patent lifecycle.
Monitor mailboxes and process incoming correspondence, updating records system in respect of deadlines.
Prepare and file official forms via Online filing 2.0, One IPO and ePCT portal.
Handle EP grant formalities, obtaining translations and preparing responses for filing.
Prepare validation estimates and liaise with the validations team to file EP validations and Unitary Patents.
Communicate with clients, prepare template letters, send reminders and invoicing in respect of action taken.
Liaise with foreign associates.
Prepare patent portfolio schedules on request.
Process refunds, assist with accounts related queries, and liaise with the finance team to approve invoices.
Update process documents and perform additional ad-hoc tasks where necessary.
Answer telephone calls, deal with enquiries, and forward messages to the appropriate person.
Requirements
10+ years of patent paralegal experience (strongly preferred).
CIPA qualification (essential).
Highly proficient.
Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple deadlines and a varying workload.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proactive approach to your work.
Ambitious for increased responsibility and progression.
Flexible attitude to work.
Foundational proficiency level of Novagraaf’s Core Competency requirements: customer connectedness, results-oriented, business/commercial awareness, flexibility and resilience.
Benefits
Full-time permanent contract.
A role at the heart of a prestigious European law firm.
An inclusive culture and continuous learning environment with career advancement opportunities.
Hybrid working between our office in Norwich or the opportunity to work fully remotely within the UK.
International team: Offices in the EMEA, USA and APAC.
A wide range of tasks that will allow you to learn and develop your career!
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