The IP Pricing Analyst will provide a full service for the trademark prosecution process of clients' IP rights, using IP systems which have been and/or may be deployed from time to time; and provide full administrative support in processing trademark-related correspondence and issuing instructions to correspondent law firms.
Responsibilities:
Coordinate, analyse and process incoming correspo
ndence relating to IP matters received from Baker McKenzie offices, IP clients and additio
nal global law firmsIdentify key deadlines and updat
e client records accordingly using an electro
nic IP management systemCreate records and co-ordinate IP matter work plans to relevant IP attorneys ba
sed on new instructions received from IP clients and Baker McKenzie managing officesUpdat
e global records with accurate and co
nsistent data throughout the trademark registration, renewals and maintenance processDocket and review actions (i.e. e-docket) relevant to the client's trademark portfolio managementProvide agents with instructions to renew trade marks in a timely manner or to allow trade marks to lapse in accordance with clients' recommendations, including: updating trademark records ba
sed on agreed procedures and processes, generating reports of registrations due for renewal for a certain period and process renewal instructio
nsCommunicate via email with internal colleagues and global clientsProactively review operatio
nal processes, actively recommend operatio
nal and process improvementsManage own workload by allocating work items ba
sed on order of prioritiesPerform record-auditing of trade marks during client intake or when necessaryClosely coordinate with the specialists, leaders on issues which may affect the clients' IP rightsParticipate in the implementation and execution of the agreed initiatives and action items in the business plan and other business improvement programsPerform other tasks and activities as may be assigned by the Management Team or leaders from time to time
Required Skills:
Bachelor degree.6/12 months' working in a trade marks private practice or corporate administrative environment, preferably in a virtual docu
ment environment.Strong analytical and comprehension skillsAbove average English communication skillsCan handle multiple tasks while maintaining great accuracy, co
nsistency and quality in data entry and administrative workAbility to prioritize and work independently with limited supervisionA strong commitment to outstanding client serviceWorking outside normal business hours may be necessaryTeam player, with a pleasant and positive approach to a sometimes heavy workloadAble to establish and maintain effective working relatio
nshipExceptional work ethic, perso
nal and professio
nal integrityBasic skill level in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Internet
Established in 2000 as a pioneer in the legal industry, B&M Global Services Manila is currently the largest shared services center of leading international law firm brand, Baker McKenzie. B&M Global Services Manila is part of a global network of service centers which provides support and strategic service delivery solutions to the firm’s 77 offices across 46 countries. Aside from providing world-class careers in various fields, it also offers a professional development program, exposure to global best practices, and opportunities to give back to the community through Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives.Close to 1,000-strong, its people are its greatest asset. Cultivating their trust and focusing on their agility and passion enables the company to become strategic partners to Baker McKenzie lawyers worldwide