Patent Renewal Paralegal

Join this global law firm as a Patent Renewal Paralegal based in Glasgow or Edinburgh!

The opportunity...

An enthusiastic and dedicated Patent Records Paralegal) is required to join the Legal Services Unit. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a high-performing, supportive, and dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities :

• Generate and prepare renewal reminders for clients.
• Attend to the payment of renewal fees as instructed.
• Ensure accurate recording of service charges and official fees, working closely with the Revenue Team.
• Docket and process incoming requests from internal and external mailboxes, and add new patent applications (EP, UK, PCT, and foreign).
• Review and second-check deadlines and actions docketed by team members, including EPO mailbox post.
• Verify documents filed to ensure correct actions, fee payments, and error-free submissions.
• Process client and deadline reports from the records system.
• Maintain and update the records system, including deadlines and client information.
• Communicate with fee earners and paralegals to ensure deadlines are met and assist with general records-related queries.

Requirements...

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