French Speaking Patent Administrator

Our client is a well-established intellectual property law firm advising domestic and international clients on the protection and management of their intellectual property rights. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a bilingual administrator to join their patents team.

You will provide administrative support to attorneys across the patent lifecycle, working in both French and English. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented administrator with prior patent experience to build their career within a highly regarded practice.

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• Preparing and filing patent applications and related documentation with national and international patent offices
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• Monitoring deadlines, renewals, and official due dates using the firm's records management system
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• Drafting and reviewing correspondence with clients, foreign agents, and patent offices in French and English
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• Maintaining accurate records and case management databases
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• Assisting with billing and invoicing for patent matters
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• Providing general administrative support to the patent team
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Essential:

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• Fluency in written and spoken French and English
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• Previous experience in a patent administration or intellectual property support role
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• Familiarity with patent filing procedures and formalities
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• Excellent attention to detail, particularly when working with deadlines and official documentation
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• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload
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Desirable:

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• A recognised intellectual property administration qualification, or willingness to work towards one
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• Experience with electronic patent filing systems
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• Additional language skills
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Please note this role can be based in most UK locations with some travel to national and international locations required.