Patent & Trademark Formalities Officer

Intellectual Property Formalities Officer - Birmingham

The Firm

My client is a market disrupting, cutting edge, Intellectual Property firm who pride themselves on employing the latest technology to solve their clients "unsolvable challenges".

The firm have carved a niche, end to end service, for clients, meaning every possible stage has been streamlined to ensure maximum efficiency of their processes. Their profoundly effective systems are revolutionising this sector and ensure they are growing at an impressive rate, winning new work though word of mouth networks. This is a fantastic time to join in their remarkable period of expansion.

Representing cutting edge tech start-ups, national and global companies alike, they have worked on some of the highest profile patents and trademarks across the technology sphere and beyond.

The Role

You will be joining an incredibly passionate team who take charge of critical end-to-end operational processes and tasks, ensuring every detail contributes to delivering extraordinary customer service and exceptional outcomes.
The friendly and collaborative team work closely to drive collective success and inspire remarkable achievements for themselves and clients alike.

You will be working closely with vastly experienced Intellectual Property specialist and the company's founder, meaning you will receive unparalleled levels of mentoring, support and guidance to enhance your skills and drive your career to the next level.

As an IP Formalities Officer, you will play a crucial role in managing the patent and trademark filing process and supporting attorneys and clients with various legal and administrative tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and complete patent / trademark filings, ensuring compliance with all filing requirements and regulations
• Act as a liaison between clients, patent / trade mark office personnel, and attorneys, coordinating European and foreign patent / trademark filings
• Handle formalities such as reporting, official correspondence, and issuing patents / trademarks
• Respond to communications from clients, foreign counsel, attorneys, and patent / trademark office personnel promptly and effectively
• Utilise patent / trademark office electronic filing resources and websites proficiently

The Candidate:

• You will have solid experience of patent and/ or trademark administration and filing requirements and regulations.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ambition to forward a career in Intellectual Property

What's on offer:

Above market salary
Impressive pension and bonus structure
Comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance and life assurance
Hybrid / flexible working