As a Brand Protection Paralegal you will be based in London and report to the local head of Enforcement in the UK. You will work closely with other members of the Enforcement service line who are based in our offices around the world.

With more than 30 years' IP experience, we specialize in global programmes and enforcement of our client’s IP throughout Europe, Greater China, South East Asia, the Middle East and Africa.

Our in-depth knowledge combined with constant innovation has made us a leading force in protecting trade mark, trade name, copyright, patent, and design rights. We also protect some of the world’s most valuable brands against counterfeits, copycats and other forms of brand interference.

A selection of our Service line services & solutions:

• Managing Enforcement Programmes
• Harmonising IP Enforcement and Portfolio Strategies
• Anti-Counterfeiting
• Customs Protection
• Copyright – Digital Content
• Complex Investigations

Details of Responsibilities

The key areas of activity are as follows:

Brand protection and enforcement

Assist with major enforcement programmes, to include preparing and filing Customs recordal applications, training and awareness materials, communications with clients, other Rouse offices and third party agents (overseas law firms, investigators and other service providers) regarding enforcement actions in multiple jurisdictions, following client SOPs, maintaining records, producing reports.

Data entry/management, retrieval and reporting

Entering, reviewing, analysing and reporting data in our bespoke client enforcement data solution (CHORUS) to assist clients with the management and reporting of their anti-counterfeiting actions in multiple jurisdictions.

CHORUS development, marketing and sales

Support our marketing team to communicate with prospective clients. Help maintain marketing collaterals such as brochures, newsletters and case studies. Keep track of potential leads and prospects and support sales calls.

Support the development of CHORUS functionality by monitoring development requests, liaising between clients and our development team to implement updates/improvements to CHORUS.

Requirements of the Job

The expectations of a successful candidate are as follows:

• 3-5 years of experience working as an intellectual property and brand protection paralegal or in a similar position in the legal department of an international corporation or in an international law firm
• A Bachelor´s or equivalent degree in law or equivalent education a plus
• A strong intellectual property background and understanding of the WIPO Global IP Filing system (trademark, design rights and copyright a must, patent a plus) or a basic knowledge and understanding of intellectual property
• Proficient in MS-Office applications. Experience with cloud-based IP docketing systems a plus
• Fluency in English
• Natural curiosity
• Strong attention to detail, self-starter, responsive and well organized
• Collaborative attitude

Working conditions

• Working place: London
• Working from home is allowed at management’s discretion
• Salary: Negotiable based on candidate’s experience
• Other benefits: as per Company’s policy
• Professional and multicultural working environment.
• Professional external and internal training