Head Of Tm Renewals
Ipan/Delegate Group
Glasgow
Working in a busy TM renewals department, we handled hundreds of renewals each month. As a qualified CITMA Paralegal, I am experienced in filing renewals worldwide and observing the various legal formalities in each territory. I provided assistance and guidance to my team and ensured that all deadlines were timely met. As part of the renewals process, I also dealt with the recordal of any changes to the chain of title, advising customers on the best way to proceed.Key strengths and responsibilities are:Preparation of detailed schedules listing renewals falling due over a given time period including costs of attending to renewalRenewal of trade marks directly with Patent Offices, including the preparation and completion of formalities documents, in the UK, Switzerland, Germany, Benelux, WIPO and many othersLiaison with foreign associates in those countries where we do not renew directly, to ensure payment of renewal fees and submission of relevant documentsExperienced in the preparation and filing of Declarations of Use/Non-Use in the US, Philippines, Cambodia and othersKeep abreast of IP law changes and design and implement new procedures in response to such changesAdvise clients of any impact to their portfolio as a result of law changes, and recommend the best course of action to protect their rightsKey renewals contact for several large companies building and maintaining strong client relationships, visiting clients to discuss their requirements and ensure we maintain high standards of working with themEnsure changes of name, address and assignment recordals are timely filed and legal formalities observedDeal with client portfolio takeovers and conduct due diligence of data with local registries and foreign associatesResponsible for training staff and ensuring they have the relevant knowledge and know-how to carry out required tasksHandle client issues and cost queriesAttend to legalisation matters for customers, as required
