A leading Intellectual Property firm is seeking an Intellectual Property Paralegal to join its highly experienced Paralegal team in London.This is an excellent opportunity for an IP Paralegal with at least 12 months'' experience in patent searching and patent watching to develop their career within a specialist firm. Working alongside experienced Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys, the successful candidate will gain exposure to a broad range of patent, trade mark, design and assignments work while building on their existing technical knowledge.This role offers varied and interesting work, extensive client contact and excellent long-term career development within a collaborative and supportive team.The Intellectual Property Paralegal''s RoleThe successful Intellectual Property Paralegal will support fee earners across a wide range of patent and intellectual property matters, including:Conducting patent searches, patent watching and non-patent literature searchesReviewing and analysing search results and preparing reportsSupporting the prosecution of patent, trade mark and design applicationsManaging Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) national phase filings and international applicationsPreparing and maintaining client portfolio reportsManaging renewals, assignments and recordal of ownership changesPreparing cost estimates and assisting with billingLiaising with clients, foreign associates and patent officesMaintaining accurate records using the firm''s IP management systemAssisting ..... full job details .....