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Pooja Ghale

Folkestone,United Kingdom

Summary

Adaptable and committed Patent Paralegal seeking to transition into the Trade Mark field, bringing strong team working and analytical skills combined with excellent written and verbal communication abilities. A strong candidate with keen eye for detail and strong organisational skills. Knowledgeable about legal research, document preparation, and client communication. Proven track record in managing complex, deadline-driven tasks, i.e. monitoring renewal deadlines, and maintaining high levels of accuracy and confidentiality. Ready to use and develop analytical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills in new role.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work history

Paralegal

Maucher Jenkins
, London / Farnham
06.2023 - Current
  • Organised client files, ensuring easy access to vital information and managed the renewal portfolio for large clients such as Viacom (Paramount), handling the renewal payments and billing.
  • Facilitated communication between clients, foreign agents and Attorneys with professionalism.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity - eagerness to learn clearly demonstrated by voluntary enrollment in CIPA and CITMA courses.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed. For example, offered to receiving training and take over management of firms invoicing system (Red Book) which heightened my attention to detail and ability to recognise and monitor changes in IPO fees and implement them accordingly.
  • Handled sensitive information, received through client's order letter or Attorney's instruction to create a new case, with utmost discretion, maintaining strict confidentiality protocols.
  • Demonstrated excellent team work whilst assisting main fee earners with draft patent specification pre-filing reviews and organisation with preparing applications and reporting office actions.
  • Strong and holistic understanding of IP through experience in Patent and Design filings; Trademark, Patent and design renewals including Foreign renewals (i.e. Madrid Protocol).
  • Provided administrative support for under-staffed teams, as I have been involved in Finance (Red Book - internal invoicing system), Patent Prosecution (EPO and PCT communication processing and creating new cases), Renewals (Monitoring and managing client IP renewal portfolio), throughout the duration of my employment, showing significant trust from the firm and my colleagues.

Commercial Analyst and IP Assistant

Metropolitan Police Service - Commercial Services
Placement Year, London
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Heavy involvement with corporate projects for large MPS suppliers such as Banner Group UK Ltd - allowing a better understanding of the corporate needs of an organisation as well as heightening commercial awareness.
  • Acquired legal IP experience working in the IP department liaising with large TV production companies regarding MET Trademarks and copyright requests as well as monitoring the MPS Trademark portfolio.
  • Demonstrated sustainability strategising in terms of social value – integrating SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) into MPS corporate contracts.
  • Shadowed moderation meetings to analyse supplier bids, optimising sustainability (i.e. environmental, social value) and commercial values.
  • Involved in the re-draft of MPS short-form terms and conditions for MPS goods and services contracts.
  • Used my initiative, working outside my role in creating new systems of organisation such as an IP request log/tracker.

Server

Kokoro
Guildford
12.2022 - 04.2023
  • Practiced excellent work ethic during the store’s busiest and most stressful hours, particularly with managing both in-store customers and Deliveroo orders.
  • Oversaw long lines while facing time constraints - inevitably resulting in customer complaints that were handled in a calm and collected manner, offering solutions where needed.
  • Demonstrated excellent team-working skills by aiding kitchen staff in preparing and serving food to the customers by, for example, informing them when the stock was finishing.

Health Care Assistant

Chestnut View Carehome
Haslemere
08.2020 - 11.2020
  • Heightened responsibility within assisting residents with personal care, feeding, mobility as well as the comfort of residents - i.e. daily replacement of linens.
  • Showcased compassion and empathy in understanding the needs of the residents with dementia and mobility difficulties etc.
  • Portrayed excellent attention to detail through continually monitoring and recording health changes in residents for 12hrs a day, demonstrating resilience and determination.
  • Willingness to learn, in my own time, through the completion of 22 courses including: Health and Safety, Equality and Diversity, Fire Awareness, Mental Health.

Waitress

Appetite4Work
Godalming
10.2019 - 02.2020
  • Efficiently overcame fast-paced work environments from accommodating the needs and preferences of over 200 customers daily.
  • Responsibilities were greater as they catered to large events such as Christmas parties and racecourse events.
  • Performed enhanced memory skills from remembering various menus from positioned at different venues and events.
  • Executed high-quality customer service, including greeting guests and handing refreshments upon arrival, in a courteous manner.

Education

Bachelor of Laws - Law with Criminology (LLB)

University of Surrey
Surrey
09.2019 - 06.2023

A-Level - Psychology B, English Literature B, Biology C

Folkestone School for Girls
05.2019 - 08.2019

GCSEs - undefined

Folkestone School for Girls
05.2017 - 06.2017

Introductory Patent Paralegal Course -

The Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys
08.2024 - 04.2025

Introduction to Trade Mark Renewals and Recordals -

The Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys
02.2024 - 04.2024

CITMA Paralegal Course -

The Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys
London
10.2025 -

Skills

  • Patent and Design application assistance
  • Trade Mark, Patent, Design and Foreign renewals
  • Ethical standards adherence
  • Familiarity with legal & IP software (Inprotech)
  • Electronic filing systems use
  • Intellectual property rights understanding
  • Document drafting and revision
  • Time recording and billing calculations
  • Document filing
  • Administrative support
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Trademark formalities
  • Professional communication
  • Board meeting minute taking
  • Strong legal background
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Legal jargon knowledge
  • Strong work ethic
  • Invoicing knowledge

LANGUAGES

English
Fluent
Nepalese
Native
Hindi
Upper intermediate
German
Intermediate

References

References available upon request.

Extra-Curricular Activities

Sep 2020 — Jun 2021 Social Media Manager, University of Surrey Nepalese Society Guildford Performed advanced computer skills, including editing and formatting. Managed the societies online presence via good content production, facilitating member requests and managing projects. Managed the Inter-Uni Talent Show collaboration among 11 other Universities. The role is vital in managing the tasks of PR, within the planning and advertising of society events. Hosted multiple successful online events despite the pandemic, including games night, Tihar night, skillfully making use of online resources such as Kahoot, Zoom and Discord.

Timeline

CITMA Paralegal Course -

The Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys
10.2025 -

Introductory Patent Paralegal Course -

The Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys
08.2024 - 04.2025

Introduction to Trade Mark Renewals and Recordals -

The Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys
02.2024 - 04.2024

Paralegal

Maucher Jenkins
06.2023 - Current

Server

Kokoro
12.2022 - 04.2023

Commercial Analyst and IP Assistant

Metropolitan Police Service - Commercial Services
08.2021 - 08.2022

Health Care Assistant

Chestnut View Carehome
08.2020 - 11.2020

Waitress

Appetite4Work
10.2019 - 02.2020

Bachelor of Laws - Law with Criminology (LLB)

University of Surrey
09.2019 - 06.2023

A-Level - Psychology B, English Literature B, Biology C

Folkestone School for Girls
05.2019 - 08.2019

GCSEs - undefined

Folkestone School for Girls
05.2017 - 06.2017
Pooja Ghale