About this role
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