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Job Description - Patent Administrator/ IP Paralegal


Who we are:
HLK are an IP powerhouse comprising over 200 people in 5 locations, providing a full suite of IP services advising across the globe and in all technical and scientific disciplines. We secure intellectual property rights for our clients, who are at the forefront of technological development in the electronics, engineering, chemical and biotechnology sectors.

Why work for HLK:
Our clients expect only the best from us and that is what we deliver. The work here is progressive and challenging yet rewarding. We’re aware that our people are at the heart of everything we do, it’s why we invest in each employee’s professional development, run a yearly wellbeing programme, and not only listen to feedback, but act on it.
There is support and training given for this role, with the aim of progressing the successful candidate through their career at HLK, where there is scope for development and growth.

The role:
This role is based in our Bristol office, supporting our London-based team. We offer a hybrid working model, with a split of 50% office-based working and 50% remote working.
As a Patent Administrator/IP Paralegal you will be a proactive and enthusiastic individual. Working within a busy and supportive team the main duties of the Patent Administrator/IP Paralegal will include:
• Provision of administration and case management support to attorneys/technical assistants.
• Managing a case management system to ensure official, client and internal deadlines are met.
• Preparation/checking of documentation for filing patent applications at the EPO, UKIPO and through overseas attorneys.
• Preparation of standard letters for general and specific case/client requirements.
• Preparation of draft letters to clients, official bodies and overseas patent attorneys in paralegal matters.
• Registration of change in ownership (e.g. assignments, mergers, licences) of patents and designs.
• Timely billing of cases and monitoring of outstanding costs on the allocated caseload.
• Preparation of patent portfolios and various status report documentation, as requested.
• Using clients’ software for receiving new orders/instructions, reporting and submitting invoices.

The successful Patent Administrator/IP Paralegal will possess the following skills and qualities:
• previous patent administration experience (preferably with CIPA Patent Administrators Certificate), UK and EU design experience is desirable but not essential;
• a can-do attitude and real flexibility to change and adapt to the day to day requirements of the office;
• excellent attention to detail;
• the skills and maturity to take responsibility for safe and timely handling and prioritising of deadlines/correspondence;
• strong command of the English language (verbal and written);
• good organisation skills;
• ability to work independently as well as part of a team;
• competent in MS Office;
• GCSE Grade C or above in Mathematics and English
• Minimum of 2 A levels or above (a degree or an equivalent would be an advantage)

To apply, please click on the ‘Apply for this job’ button and follow the instructions. If you would like to discuss this role further please email us at [email protected] .

Please note we do not accept applications from job boards, please apply directly on our website to be considered.
 
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