The posting
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



