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Greater London, United Kingdom
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Job Reference:
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6
Posted:
03.03.2025
Expiry Date:
17.04.2025
Job Description:
The London office of Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP, one of the world’s leading and largest intellectual property law firms, is seeking a Patent Legal Assistant.
Utilise knowledge of patent filing requirements and regulations to prepare and complete patent office filings; conduct research to determine requirements for filings when needed.
* Liaise with clients and patent office personnel, following up with attorneys and taking appropriate action as necessary.
* Act as a liaison between attorneys, clients, staff and patent offices to coordinate European and foreign patent filings, including formalities such as reporting, official correspondence and reporting issued patents.
* Respond effectively to communications from clients/foreign counsel/attorneys/ patent office personnel.
* Utilise patent office electronic filing resources and websites effectively.
* Demonstrate ability to perform research related to patent applications and filings.
* Maintain accurate case data to review and clear docket daily ensuring correctness of entries and completeness of information.
* Accurately and effectively perform varied administrative tasks, as needed.
* Process client-billable and firm invoices as relevant.
* Utilise knowledge of clients’ needs to input data and generate reports for clients and attorneys as requested.
* Utilise knowledge of firm docket system to review docket communications and provide updates daily to keep attorneys and others apprised of and prepared for deadlines.
* Maintain familiarity with attorney workloads, schedule, and projects to effectively manage, organise and prioritise tasks.
* Interact effectively with US-based departments as required to support them, the firm, and attorneys.
* Process incoming correspondence in a timely manner.
* Maintain client files (both electronic and paper) to a high standard.
* Draft correspondence and other documents to clients and other parties, as needed.
* Assist in defining and implementing office workflows, participate in Firm and office pilot projects, as relevant.
* Refer issues to Office Administrator as necessary.
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