Laura Townend
Glasshoughton,Castleford
Summary
Dedicated Patent Paralegal with over 10 years of experience in patent administration, including preparing, filing, and monitoring patent applications in the UK, Europe, and international (PCT) jurisdictions; monitoring deadlines; handling assignments and billing; and liaising with fee earners, clients, and overseas associates to ensure smooth business operations and support team productivity.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior Patent Paralegal
Murgitroyd
Leeds, West Yorkshire
2021.10 - Current
- Monitor deadlines
- Prepare and submit internal case forms to Internal Support Group (ISG) to ensure CMS up-to-date
- Prepare standard client correspondence, including reminders and reporting emails
- Prepare and send instructions to overseas associates
- Prepare online filings using EPO Online Filing software.
- Review WIP, prepare and finalise invoices.
- Use of MS Office packages (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams), Foxit PhantomPDF, IBM LotusNotes and Anaqua case management systems.
- Processing incoming correspondence
- Registering Assignments and/or Change of Name
- Ensure Client Procedures are up-to-date and adhered to
- Checked legal forms for correctness before handing them over to solicitors.
Patent Paralegal
UDL Intellectual Property
Leeds, West Yorkshire
2018.08 - 2021.10
- Maintain and update Fee Earner diary lists
- Prepare and submit internal case forms to Records
- Prepare standard correspondence, including reminder letters and validation instructions
- Audio Typing
- Prepare online filings using EPO Online Filing software
- Print out Fee Earner WIP for review; prepare and finalise draft invoices
- Use of MS Office packages (Word, Excel, Outlook), Foxit PhantomPDF, Inprotech and Anaqua case management systems
- Arranging travel
- Accurate and daily maintenance of filing system, including archiving and retrieving of files
- Reception duties, including answering and directing incoming calls
- Organising incoming and outgoing post
- Monitor validation statuses
Patent Paralegal
EIP LLP
Leeds, West Yorkshire
2018.03 - 2018.08
- Maintain and update Fee Earner diary lists
- Prepare and submit internal case forms to Records
- Update prior art folder
- Prepare standard correspondence
- Prepare filings using EPOline
- Print out Fee Earner WIP for review; prepare and finalise draft invoices
- Accurate and daily maintenance of filing system (using Inprotech and NetDocuments)
Patent Secretary/PA to Partner
Withers & Rogers LLP
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
2012.08 - 2018.03
- Audio Typing
- Document Preparation including Specifications, standard internal and external correspondence
- Use of MS Office packages (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook), ADOBE Cute PDF Pro, IBM Lotus Notes, Forwards Case Management System
- Arranging travel
- Filing European, UK and International (PCT) patent applications using in-house procedures, including preparation of internal forms, use of online filing software, and payment of official fees
- Invoicing (including the use of e-billing systems - Collaborati) and liaising with Accounts department
- Monitoring deadlines and sending standard reminders
- Accurate and daily maintenance of filing system, including archiving and retrieving of files
- Other tasks ad hoc
Secretary to Partner (Clinical Negligence)
Heptonstalls LLP
Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire
2012.03 - 2012.08
Legal Secretary (Various Departments)
Andrew Isaacs Solicitors
Doncaster, South Yorkshire
2009.06 - 2012.01
Temp Customer Service Assistant
Tesco Express
2009.04 - 2009.07
Secretary/Typist (Criminal & Family Departments)
Chris Stevenson Solicitors
2007.10 - 2009.02
Customer Service Assistant
Somerfield
2007.02 - 2007.10
Education
NVQ Level 2 - Business and Administration
The Hub, Doncaster College
CLAIT Level 1 - undefined
The Hub, Doncaster College
ILEX Level 2 - Legal Secretarial Certificate
The Hub, Doncaster College
CLAIT Basic - undefined
The Hub, Doncaster College
RSA Level 2 - Text and Word Processing
The Hub, Doncaster College
CPCAB Level 2 - Introduction to Counselling Skills, Counselling Skills
The Hub, Doncaster College
SQA HIGHERS -
Queen Victoria School, Dunblane
CPCAB Level 3 - Counselling Studies
The Hub, Doncaster College
SQA INTERMEDIATE 2 -
Queen Victoria School
DunblaneSQA STANDARD GRADES -
Queen Victoria School
DunblaneSkills
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Strong administration skills
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Strong background in Patent Administration
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Excellent organizational skills
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Anticipate attorrney and client needs
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Attention to detail
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Deadline management and adherence
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Electronic filing systems use
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Case Management
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Maintaining accurate records
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Microsoft Office proficiency
Certification
CIPA Patent Administration - 2015
Affiliations
I thoroughly enjoy socialising and cooking for friends and family, and like to think of myself as a "Nigella" in the making! In recent years, I have developed a passion for baking, cake decorating, and, while renovating our home, have also enjoyed exploring interior design. I have a keen interest in needlecraft and regularly spend my free time cross-stitching. I am also an avid reader, particularly of fiction, autobiographies, and personal development literature, and enjoy tackling puzzle books - especially codebreakers - as I relish a good challenge.
Timeline
Senior Patent Paralegal
Murgitroyd
2021.10 - Current
Patent Paralegal
UDL Intellectual Property
2018.08 - 2021.10
Patent Paralegal
EIP LLP
2018.03 - 2018.08
Patent Secretary/PA to Partner
Withers & Rogers LLP
2012.08 - 2018.03
Secretary to Partner (Clinical Negligence)
Heptonstalls LLP
2012.03 - 2012.08
Legal Secretary (Various Departments)
Andrew Isaacs Solicitors
2009.06 - 2012.01
Temp Customer Service Assistant
Tesco Express
2009.04 - 2009.07
Secretary/Typist (Criminal & Family Departments)
Chris Stevenson Solicitors
2007.10 - 2009.02
Customer Service Assistant
Somerfield
2007.02 - 2007.10
CLAIT Level 1 - undefined
The Hub, Doncaster College
ILEX Level 2 - Legal Secretarial Certificate
The Hub, Doncaster College
CLAIT Basic - undefined
The Hub, Doncaster College
RSA Level 2 - Text and Word Processing
The Hub, Doncaster College
CPCAB Level 2 - Introduction to Counselling Skills, Counselling Skills
The Hub, Doncaster College
NVQ Level 2 - Business and Administration
The Hub, Doncaster College
SQA HIGHERS -
Queen Victoria School, Dunblane
CPCAB Level 3 - Counselling Studies
The Hub, Doncaster College
SQA INTERMEDIATE 2 -
Queen Victoria School
SQA STANDARD GRADES -
Queen Victoria School