Senior Patent Paralegal

Questel

Senior Patent Paralegal providing effective support across the patent lifecycle at Novagraaf; handling document preparation and client communications with a focus on IP rights management.

Posted 7/4/2026part-time🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive patent paralegal experience with a CIPA qualification, ensuring high-quality support throughout the patent lifecycle. Proficient in managing multiple deadlines, preparing official forms, and maintaining accurate documentation while effectively communicating with clients and foreign associates.

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Extensive Patent Paralegal ExperienceCIPA QualificationDocument Preparation AccuracyStrong Organisational SkillsWritten And Verbal Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Patent Lifecycle SupportOfficial Form PreparationEP Grant Formalities HandlingValidation Estimates PreparationInvoicingRecord System UpdatingDeadline MonitoringRefund Processing

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailProactive Work ApproachFlexible Attitude

Tools & Technologies

Online Filing 2.0One IPOEPCT Portal

Certifications & Qualifications

CIPA Qualification

Industry Keywords

Patent Portfolio ManagementClient CommunicationForeign Associate LiaisonAccounts Related Queries

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Providing high-quality support across the full patent lifecycle
Monitoring mailboxes and processing incoming correspondence, updating records system in respect of deadlines
Monitoring critical fee earner due dates and formalities deadlines
Preparing and filing official forms via Online filing 2.0, One IPO and ePCT portal
Handling EP grant formalities, obtaining translations and preparing responses for filing
Preparing validation estimates; liaising with our validations team to file EP validations and Unitary Patents and obtaining signed POA’s where required
Communicating with clients, preparing template letters, sending reminders and invoicing in respect of action taken
Liaising with foreign associates
Preparation of patent portfolio schedules on request
Processing refunds, assisting with accounts related queries and liaising with our finance team to approve invoices
Updating process documents and additional ad-hoc tasks where necessary
Answering telephone calls/dealing with enquiries and forwarding messages to the appropriate person

Requirements

What you’ll need

Extensive patent paralegal experience (strongly preferred)
CIPA qualification (essential)
Highly proficient
Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple deadlines and a varying workload
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proactive approach to your work
Ambitious for increased responsibility and progression
Flexible attitude to work

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time or Part-time (80%) - permanent contract
A role at the heart of a prestigious European law firm.
An inclusive culture and continuous learning environment with career advancement opportunities
Hybrid working between our office (in Norwich or in London), or the opportunity to work fully remotely within the UK
International team: Offices in the EMEA, USA and APAC
A wide range of tasks that will allow you to learn and develop your career!