Average Patent Attorney salary in City of London

Records Paralegal - Remote Our client is seeking an experienced IP Records or Administrative professional to join their well-established support team. In this position you will assist with onboarding new cases supporting both the Patent and Trade Mark teams and docket all incoming correspondence from IPOs, clients, and foreign agents. You will also be responsible for data verification ensuring all IP data is accurate, deal with internal queries, and be responsible for ensuring late instructions or last-minute payments are completed. The ideal candidate will be CIPA and/or CITMA Qualified and have 2-3 years’ experience in a Patent Records, Patent Administration, or Patent Formalities role. The firm are open to hybrid or fully remote.

An award winning international trademark & patent attorneys have an exciting new opportunity for a Head of Business Development & Marketing, the first of it’s kind for the firm! They are seeking a strategic and results-driven individual to lead their growth initiatives across the firm. Salary - Up to £100k + Attractive Bonus & BenefitsHybrid working - 2 days office, 3 remotely - Hours 9.30-5.30 basisLiverpool St The Head of Business Development will report into the Practice Director and manage a small team covering London & Europe. This role is responsible for driving revenue generation, expanding market reach, and enhancing brand awareness through innovative marketing and business development strategies. This opportunity would suit an existing Senior level Business Development Manager looking for a step up and to organically develop and grow the BD & Marketing functions for the firm. Head of Business Development & Marketing Responsibilities; Develop and execute comprehensive business development and marketing strategies aligned with company objectivesIdentify new business opportunities, partnerships, and markets to drive revenue growth both organically and inorganicallyBuild and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, clients, and industry partnersWork with individuals to develop personal business development and marketing plans and strategies and ensure deliveryOversee the development and preparation for pitches, client responses and directoriesSupport strategic and logistical aspects of lateral integration processes for fee earnersSupport the management and client transition programmes for exiting fee earnersProvide one to one business development coaching and conduct relevant business development trainingOversee the development of marketing campaigns, brand positioning, and digital marketing initiativesLead market research and competitive analysis to identify trends and opportunitiesCollaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between business development and marketingDevelop key performance indicators (KPIs) and track the effectiveness of business development and marketing effortsRepresent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities Head of Business Development & Marketing Requirements; Legal industry specialist Senior Business Development Management experience, preferable with international focusStrong commercial mindset, exceptional leadership skills, and a track record of delivering business growthPossess stellar academics, MBA and / or marketing qualifications preferredExperience in digital marketing, branding, and content marketingProficiency in CRM, marketing automation, and data analytics tools Please contact Neil Hagan for further details. 

Senior IP Legal Assistant – London A highly regarded IP firm is looking to appoint a Senior IP Legal Assistant to join its central London office. Known for its technical excellence, the firm combines an impressive client portfolio with a supportive, partnership-led culture. With a collaborative atmosphere and strong infrastructure, this is an excellent environment for IP professionals seeking long-term progression and work of genuine quality. This opportunity would suit someone with a background in patent or trade mark support, ideally with formal qualifications such as the CITMA certificate. The role involves working closely with fee earners across multiple practice areas, providing high-level legal administrative support across patent and trade mark matters. You will act as a senior member of the IP support team, contributing to mentoring and team cohesion as well as driving quality in service delivery. Key Responsibilities: Provide high-level legal support to fee earners across patent and trade mark portfoliosLiaise confidently with clients and foreign agents, handling queries and managing correspondenceManage assignments, name and address changes and notarisation/legalisation of documentsPrepare and file official forms with the EPO, UKIPO, EUIPO and WIPOProduce accurate correspondence tailored to specific client requirements and delivery methodsMaintain and monitor diary systems and deadlines for both yourself and allocated fee earnersHandle coordination of trade mark applications and manage formalities throughout the full lifecycleOversee billing processes, including WIP review, invoice request and draft invoice reviewEnsure high standards of document management using DMS (e.g. iManage) and case systems (eg Inprotech)Mentor junior team members, assist with training and contribute to a supportive team environmentCollaborate with colleagues to ensure shared inboxes and workload peaks are handled efficientlyDocument key processes, suggest improvements and contribute to firm-wide change initiativesManage secure portals, CRM data, portfolio reports and cost estimatesSupport ad hoc business and administrative tasks as needed Requirements: Extensive experience in trade mark formalities within a law firm or IP firm environmentStrong understanding of UKIPO, EPO, EUIPO and WIPO proceduresExcellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple prioritiesHigh level of accuracy and attention to detailStrong written and verbal communication skillsProactive, adaptable and collaborative working styleFamiliarity with IP case management systems (eg Inprotech) and document management systems (eg iManage)Experience mentoring or supporting junior colleagues is advantageousCITMA qualification is highly desirableConfident handling of client correspondence and legal documentation independently #INDGEMS