Ip Administrator - Cambridge, United Kingdom - Marks & Clerk

Marks & Clerk
Marks & Clerk
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Cambridge, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Help shape the future of intellectual property


Marks & Clerk LLP is the leading and largest firm of Patent and Trade Mark attorneys in the UK with over 50 partners and 350 employees.

Our attorneys are highly skilled in all technical fields.

We have 8 offices in the UK:
London, Oxford, Cambridge, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen.


Role purpose:


The IP Administrator is responsible for providing filing and post-filing assistance in accordance with official rules and regulations, and using the firm's case management system in order to support the patent fee earners in providing a timely and efficient service.


Principal responsibilities:


  • Processing incoming post to ensure that relevant data is recorded on Inprotech
  • Generating and forwarding documentation to internal and external clients
  • Filing of correspondence electronically in the document management system (DMS)
  • Monitoring due date/reminder lists and following up as required
  • Liaising with external parties to resolve queries or obtain instructions
  • Recording service charges as applicable
  • Accessing external information sources to check and retrieve relevant information
  • Working in compliance with the firm's quality management systems and policies.
This position may encompass various roles designed for our specific business workflows:

  • Case Administration
  • recording events, processing documentation, sending out appropriate reminders and ensuring case record information is up to date and accurate
  • Information Disclosure Statement (IDS) gathering and collating prior art documents and then forwarding to patent offices or foreign associates.

Technical knowledge, professional qualifications and experience:

  • Previous administrative experience in a legal environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Good IT skills including MS Office and Outlook
  • Experience of a document management system (preferred but not essential)
  • IP experience (preferred but not essential)
  • CIPA Administrator qualification (preferred but not essential)
  • A selfmotivated and proactive attitude
  • A methodical approach with excellent attention to detail
  • Good organisation and prioritisation skills
  • The ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a team

Remuneration and benefits:


  • Competitive salary dependent on qualification and experience
  • 26 days' annual holiday, plus statutory holidays
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Hybrid Working
  • Life assurance
  • Private medical insurance (after 12 months)
  • Permanent health insurance (after 12 months)
  • Reimbursement of membership fees to professional bodies required for the role
IP Administrator [PDF)


Location:


  • Cambridge

Permanent / Temporary:


  • Permanent

Full / Part Time

  • Full Time

Job Requirements:


  • Previous administrative experience in a legal environment
  • Good IT Skills including MS Office and Outlook
  • Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills
  • A highly motivated and proactive attitude
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