Trademark & Design Attorney/Legal Counsel

About the job

As a Patent Paralegal, you will provide administrative support for formal patent procedures in Belgium, Europe and abroad. Your responsibilities will include:

• Corresponding with clients, foreign agents and patent granting authorities such as the European Patent Office
• Registering and following up on patent-related deadlines
• Monitoring worldwide changes in procedural matters and implementing these changes in our procedures
• Coordinating the filing of patent applications
• Carrying out general administrative tasks

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
• Has a strong judicial affinity
• Has excellent written and oral communication skills in Dutch and English; other languages are a plus
• Handles confidential matters with discretion
• Has excellent Microsoft Office skills
• Is proactive, takes initiative and knows how to set priorities
• Has strong attention to detail
• Can work both independently and as part of a team
• Ideally has some experience as a Patent Paralegal, although this is not required