The Vacancy
Fieldfisher is famous for IP. Our market-leading specialist team has a proven track-record of success, with a wealth of expertise across sectors including technology, media, life sciences, retail, energy and natural resources. Our IP team represent many household name clients in protecting their IP and regularly work for clients around the world.
What to expect
- Coordinating and managing large scale recordal projects on a worldwide basis, primarily relating to Assignment, Merger, Change of Name and Change of Address recordals, and often involving more than one recordal step and/or multiple parties
- Attending to recordal of Assignments, Mergers, Changes of Name and Changes of Address at the UKIPO, EUIPO and WIPO
- Liaising with local counsel all over the world to coordinate recordal projects and ensure correct requirements are met
- Collating and checking required documentation, drafting documents for signature by clients
- Arranging signature of documents by clients
- Coordinating the notarisation and legalisation of documents
- Processing and reporting official documents (recordal certificates, notifications)
- Ensuring meticulous record keeping
- Providing regular updates to fee earners/partners
- Billing, records database and other administration duties relating to the aforesaid
A bit about you
- Educated to A Level or equivalent
- At least 3 years prior experience co-ordinating global trade mark recordals work either gained in a law firm or patent/trade mark Agency
- Experience supporting large scale/complex trade mark portfolio acquisitions
- Experience supporting lawyers in resolving historical chain of title issues
- Experience using WebTMS database desirable
- Able to work without supervision and to be able to demonstrate initiative
- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills and a good team player
- Able to demonstrate a genuine interest in the client’s business and be client-facing
- Completion of CITMA Introduction to Trade Mark Administration and Formalities Course (or a similar Course) desirable
Who are we looking for?
- We don’t have a type. We believe our differences are our strength; varied cultures, approaches and experience can only benefit us.
What do we offer?
- You can be yourself: It takes everyone to make us who we are. We’re a culture of diverse perspectives, with each of us making unique contributions that make us better together.
- In the office or WFH?: We think the best balance is more time in the office than at home, so we operate a 60:40 rule.
- Beyond salary: We offer plenty of benefits; private medical insurance, health cash plan, dental insurance, life assurance, critical illness insurance, matched pension contributions up to 7%, holiday trading, plus many more. Visit: Reward & Benefits Fieldfisher .
- Nurturing your talent: Take a ‘build a career’ approach to your training. You’ll be on a pathway but free to wander if you see something you’d like to study more closely.
- Funnel your interests: You have a life outside work, and we can help it to flourish. Join clubs, affinity networks, inclusive events, and pro bono/charity initiatives.
Why join Fieldfisher?
At Fieldfisher, we know people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and able to be themselves.
We invest in helping our people build fulfilling careers while maintaining a healthy balance with life outside work. From professional development opportunities and wellbeing initiatives to flexible ways of working, we’re committed to creating an environment where people can thrive.
As part of our People First approach, we offer a range of support for colleagues and their families. Find out more about our family-friendly approach .
Inclusion at Fieldfisher
We want everyone at Fieldfisher to feel respected, valued and able to succeed.
We’re committed to attracting, developing and retaining talented people from all backgrounds and creating opportunities for colleagues to grow and thrive. We believe that different experiences and perspectives strengthen our firm, our teams and the service we provide to clients.
Our Inclusion Networks, colleague-led initiatives, awareness campaigns and learning programmes help build community, encourage understanding and support an environment where everyone feels they belong.
Fieldfisher is proud to be an Opening Doors Employer with Business in the Community Northern Ireland. Through our inclusion and recruitment strategies, we are committed to broadening access to careers, attracting talent from diverse backgrounds, and creating a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Accessibility and adjustments
We’re committed to providing an accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments during your application or interview, please contact the Recruitment team in confidence at . We’ll work with you to understand what support you need and ensure you can participate fully in the process.
What to do next:
- Click ‘Apply Now’, complete an online application and upload a CV.
- Successful applications will be invited to a 20-30-minute introductory call with a recruiter.
- Every role recruits differently. But we’ll always let you know what to expect from the process, so you get no surprises.
- For hybrid opportunities, you’ll be invited to visit our offices for a face-to-face meeting.
- We try to make sure the process takes around 2-3 weeks only, but we can’t always promise that. We will work around everyone’s availability. You can contact us at Brianna.Hart .
We recruit on a rolling basis. Your application may be reviewed before the application deadline. We accept applications until we have filled the role.
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