Job Description

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Description

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented individual to join our renewals team as a Renewals Administrator, based at our Halifax Office. In this fast-paced role, you will provide essential administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of our renewals processes. You will manage correspondence, maintain accurate IP records, and assist with invoicing and billing. This is a key position that contributes to the efficiency of the renewals team and overall office operations. We can offer support on relevant qualifications, including CITMA if desired.###

Key Responsibilities

Send our renewal reminders to clients based on client requirements Monitoring renewals deadlines Payment of renewal fees for all types of IP directly at the IPO's Provide 3rd party providers with instructions to renew Issue renewal receipts or certificates to clients Forward official letters to clients regarding unpaid renewal fees Prepare renewals schedules of IP rights Monitor the renewals inbox Assist in the maintenance of data in the renewals records database Manage and maintain details of renewal of clients IP rights Note any discrepancies between renewal documents Create and send non-standard letters, reports, and reminders


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Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Strong administration experience within IP or Professional Services Ability to always maintain confidentiality Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel as well as database management An enthusiastic, highly motivated, and pro-active attitude Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills to manage multiple tasks and priorities Meticulous attention to detail and ability to follow processes accurately Well established written and verbal communication skills


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Benefits

We pride ourselves on being small and friendly enough for you to get to know everyone - but big enough to offer you great career prospects. At Appleyard Lees, you won't feel like a number or just another cog in the wheel. We understand everyone is individual and offer a friendly and supportive place to work and learn.



We also offer:34 hour working week, Monday - Friday Agile working A supportive and friendly place to work and learn Annual salary review 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Holiday Purchase Scheme Salary Exchange Life assurance Healthcare Cash Plan & Wellbeing App Group Income Protection Long Service Milestones Social outings Vouchers on Christmas, Birthdays and Special Occasions Charity events


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About Appleyard Lees

Appleyard Lees is a leading intellectual property law firm with approximately seventy patent and trade mark attorneys and litigators across offices in Halifax, Leeds, Manchester, and Cambridge.

We provide a full range of intellectual property (IP) services covering patents, trade marks, designs and copyright in the UK, Europe and worldwide. We use our technical and legal skills, and many years of experience, to identify and protect IP assets and to uncover and eliminate the risks posed by other people's IP rights.

Who we are, and what we do - but also, how we do it - makes us distinctive.

Our clients include some of the world's most exciting innovators, largest companies, and household names, with a number of clients obtaining Fortune 500, Fortune Global 2000, FTSE 100, FTSE 250, and Forbes Global 2000 status. Our clients operate across a diverse collection of industries, including chemicals, retail, consumer goods, electronics, software, bio and life sciences, pharmaceuticals, metals, and heavy industry, higher education, and hospitality, leisure, and tourism.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) has always been part of the core values of Appleyard Lees. To us, diversity is not just a box-ticking exercise, it is a core part of our firm's values . Diversity of people means diversity of ideas and perspectives, and these allow us to be more creative and flexible as a business.

We welcome the unique contribution that a diverse workforce will bring to our firm and actively encourage applications from all talented people - however your talent is packaged, whatever your background or circumstance and regardless of how you identify.