Global Trade Mark Paralegal - 6-9 Month Secondment

Glaxosmithkline Consumer Healthcare SA; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biopharma company is seeking a Trade Mark Paralegal to support its trade mark portfolios. Responsibilities include managing a global trade mark portfolio, preparing trade mark applications, and coordinating foreign searches. The ideal candidate should have excellent IT skills, a strong understanding of trade mark procedures, and the ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines. This role offers an opportunity to work closely with trade mark lawyers and external counsel across various jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a trade mark prosecution paralegal is preferred.
• Ability to manage a heavy workload and cope with changes and deadlines.
• Demonstrated capacity to work under tight timelines.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned global trade mark portfolio.
• Prepare and file trade mark applications with UKIPO, USPTO, and WIPO.
• Coordinate foreign trade mark searches and assess results.

Skills

Excellent IT skills

Strong understanding of trade mark procedures

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Secondary/High school education

Formal paralegal training/certificate

Tools

Anaqua docketing software

IP research tools

Job description

A global biopharma company is seeking a Trade Mark Paralegal to support its trade mark portfolios. Responsibilities include managing a global trade mark portfolio, preparing trade mark applications, and coordinating foreign searches. The ideal candidate should have excellent IT skills, a strong understanding of trade mark procedures, and the ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines. This role offers an opportunity to work closely with trade mark lawyers and external counsel across various jurisdictions.