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Patent Paralegal - London, Bath or Leeds

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EIP

Sep 19

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Legal
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You should have over 2 years as a Patent Paralegal, excellent organizational and communication skills, IT proficiency, and experience with Inprotech or a similar database.
  • You will provide administrative support to Fee Earners, manage secretarial tasks, and handle patent/trademark work independently while ensuring effective service delivery.

Requirements

  • Previous experience working as a Patent Paralegal (more than 2 years is highly desirable) but we would also consider more junior candidates and candidates from a secretarial background within the IP field
  • A “can-do” approach
  • A consistent and reliable manner
  • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing priorities
  • The ability to communicate effectively
  • The ability to work autonomously
  • The ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
  • The ability to foster trust and understanding within the team by showing willingness to assist when requests come in, maintaining a positive approach and showing concern for others by offering to cover
  • Excellent IT skills as we are a paperless office and we have very advanced IT systems
  • Previous experience working with Inprotech or a similar database
  • Experience of a Document Management System

Responsibilities

  • Within a national group of paralegals, the patent support team in London remains at the heart of our business, providing administrative and PA support to our highly skilled team of fee earners.
  • Paralegals work closely with their allocated Fee Earner(s), dealing with secretarial and administrative tasks and allowing their Fee Earner(s) to make the best use of their time. They also perform certain aspects of patent and/or trademark work without guidance, and this requires knowledge of the relevant patent application procedures.
  • Paralegals should have good knowledge of EIP, its activities and key people, to ensure that work can be handled appropriately for and on behalf of Fee Earner(s) at all times, including when they are absent.
  • Our unique system of allocating attorneys to paralegals means you are never overloaded with an excessive number of fee earners allowing you to focus on delivering a high quality service.

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

Yes, we offer a hybrid working arrangement with three days in the office and two days working from home.

What locations are available for this position?

The patent paralegal position is available in London, Bath, or Leeds.

What is the required experience for applicants?

Applicants should have a minimum of 2 years of experience as a Patent Paralegal, although more junior candidates and those with a secretarial background in the IP field will also be considered.

What are the working hours for this role?

The position is full-time, and EIP employees enjoy reduced business hours on office days, subject to urgent work commitments.

What benefits are offered with this position?

Benefits include a discretionary bonus, 25 days of holiday (excluding bank holidays), a pension scheme, private medical health care, and more.

Is prior experience with specific databases required?

Yes, previous experience working with Inprotech or a similar database is preferred.

What kind of skills are required for this role?

Required skills include excellent organizational abilities, effective communication, the ability to work autonomously, and proficiency in IT systems.

How does the firm promote diversity?

EIP is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of their background.

What is the role of the patent paralegal within the team?

The patent paralegal will provide administrative and PA support to fee earners, manage secretarial tasks, and assist in certain aspects of patent and trademark work.

Is there an opportunity for direct client interaction?

Yes, paralegals at EIP have opportunities to liaise with clients directly, creating a varied and engaging work environment.

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EIP

We specialise in high-value and complex patent matters.

Law
Industry
51-200
Employees
2000
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We specialise in high-value and complex patent matters. Our multidisciplinary team combines patent attorneys, litigators and commercial IP lawyers in three of the world’s main patent markets - Germany, UK and USA and now also in the Nordics through our recent expansion into Sweden. Our patent drafting, prosecution and challenges practice obtains and defends high-value and complex patents for clients, and invalidates patents held by others during post-grant proceedings including oppositions at the European Patent Office (EPO). EIP’s litigation practice has built a strong reputation for quality and success amongst its competitors and clients, with a strong track record including success in a landmark ruling on Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) from the UK Supreme Court. Increasingly our patent attorneys work closely with the litigation team in the UK and Germany providing additional technical expertise on large scale international patent litigation matters. We have represented clients in hundreds of oppositions before the EPO. We counsel clients on strategic patent portfolio development, and have implemented high-level IP strategies for some of the world’s largest companies. We also offer commercial advice on the exploitation and use of the full range of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) including patents, trademarks, design rights, copyright and other ancillary issues arising in relation to data protection and rights of privacy.