Are you an experienced Renewals Clerk? Do you have an eye for detail? Are you looking to join a business that has an employee-first ethos? Then this could be the role for you!
This role would suit someone from a renewals or records environment, ideally with knowledge of IP practices in different countries; however, this isn’t essential as our client is also looking for candidates from similar roles.
Our client is located in the Edgbaston area and is looking for a Renewals Clerk to join their fun and vibrant team due to continued business growth.
Benefits:
* Salary - £24,000 to £27,000 per annum.
* Hours of work – Monday to Friday – 09:00am to 17:15pm
* Hybrid working available – Minimum 2 days a week in the office.
* Free onsite parking.
* 33 Days Holiday (Inclusive of Bank Holidays)
Role & Responsibilities:
* Produce and check monthly standard reminders and special reminders for clients.
* Handle client and attorney queries from the Renewals mailbox.
* Provide cost estimates and forecasts for IP renewals.
* Process instructions for renewal/maintenance fees, including invoicing.
* Manage instructions to abandon cases or mark records as no longer under our responsibility.
* Audit daily instructions to ensure record accuracy.
* Update records of lapsed cases from IP Offices and foreign attorneys.
* Pay IPO/EP/EUIPO fees weekly and advise accounts on deposit account use.
* Pay Design & Trademark fees online via WIPO.
* Handle foreign trademark renewals online using ARGOS.
* Instruct foreign agents for trademark renewals and process documentation.
* Use inprotech task planner and diaries to manage and update records.
* Produce monthly overdue renewal lists for fee earners.
* Calculate costs for future or overdue renewals.
* File foreign attorney renewal reminders.
* Process overdue reminders and loss of rights letters.
Requirements:
* Thorough understanding of the renewal’s formalities process and laws in all territories.
* Proficient in using inprotech for managing patent, Design & Trademark renewals.
* Familiarity with ARGOS outsourcing processes.
* Knowledge of fee payment procedures for the European Patent Office and European Community Trademarks.
* Understanding of accounts billing procedures.
* Competent in using iManage Worksite and Microsoft Office.
As an Equal Opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
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