Potter Clarkson LLP is one of the leading pan-European Intellectual Property law firms, with seven offices across the UK, Denmark, Sweden and Germany.

We offer clients a full IP service to support them in achieving their commercial objectives. We pride ourselves in the exceptional level of client care offered by our approachable and engaged team.

We have over 80 patent and trade mark professionals and 10 IP solicitors, who are expertly assisted by over 100 support staff and state of the art IT infrastructure. We adapted to remote working seamlessly during the coronavirus outbreak, and continued to provide unparalleled service to our clients as well as retaining the social culture of our friendly firm.

In 2019 we were awarded the Investor in People Silver Award as recognition of the importance we place on the professional development of our people. The firm is consistently ranked in the top tier of major legal guides, such as Legal 500 and MIP. We also hold three independent ISO accreditations which evidence our high level of environmental awareness, service provision and information security.

We are committed to promoting a healthy work-life balance, and supporting the wellbeing of all our people. We offer a wealth of health and wellbeing benefits and resources including healthcare, attractive flexible working options, sports and social groups, virtual yoga and mindfulness sessions, a virtual wellbeing hub, mental health first aiders, and a busy social calendar.

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Brand Protection Client Manager with extensive Trade Mark Paralegal experience to join our team.

If you have experience in Brand Protection and and can demonstrate strong organisational skills and attention to detail, then this is a superb role in which to develop your career. This is an opportunity to work within a supportive environment with opportunities for progression, whilst providing a vital service within a top tier Intellectual Property firm.

Key Responsibilities

A wide ranging and fast-paced role, your primary function will be delivering outstanding service to our brand protection clients and helping to build and shape a support team in this growing area of our business. Alongside this, you will support our existing trade mark support team, filing new Trade Mark applications worldwide, preparing legal documents, monitoring and managing deadlines and liaising with professional staff, other legal firms and clients from around the world.

Day to day duties will also include:

• Enforcement of clients’ IP rights
• Preparing brand snapshot reports
• Supporting a team of brand protection analysts
• Filing new Trade Mark applications worldwide
• Preparation of legal documents
• Preparing recordals and other ad-hoc tasks in support of our Trade Mark Attorneys
• Maintaining records on our matter management database
• Performing quality control checks
• Contributing to an inclusive and supportive working environment.

Requirements

A professional manner and the ability to complete work to exacting standards and within tight deadlines is crucial. Existing experience / knowledge of Trade Mark legislation, particularly filing requirements, is advantageous.

• Ability to manage and prioritise own workload
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• A minimum of six-months experience in a Brand Protection role
• Knowledge of enforcement protocols
• Good interpersonal and communication skills with a proactive, personable approach
• A team player who is also conscientious, motivated and flexible, adapting as the need arises
• Strong IT skills with an excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Receptive and open to learning new skills and acquiring an understanding of the industry
• Process driven, organised individual who excels at meeting deadlines when working within a busy team environment
• Ability to work well under pressure.

Benefits

• Salary: competitive based on experience
• 24 days holiday + bank holidays.
• A generous company pension scheme.
• Healthcare package.
• Life assurance.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Annual corporate social responsibility day.
• Birthday leave.
• Flexible working policy.
• Travel loan scheme.
• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Purchase of extra holiday scheme.
• Regular company away days & social events.

We are committed to providing a highly supportive, inclusive and stimulating workplace for all our people.