8.30
I arrive at the office for the day and switch on my computer. Whilst I wait for it to load up, I make myself a drink (not tea or coffee unlike most of my colleagues) and review my to-do list. It’s always a good idea to see whether any emails have come in overnight which need to be dealt with as a priority. 9.00
Today, an email is waiting for me from one of our clients regarding a potential case of passing off and trade mark infringement of their website. As such, it’s my job to screenshot all of the infringing web pages which could be used as evidence in potential litigation.9.30
One of our corporate clients is selling their company, and the IP team has been asked to give some assistance on the IP aspects of the sale. Therefore, I carry out searches of all of the client’s registered IP, and then conduct further research as to whether the client has any unregistered IP. So that the information is presented clearly to our corporate colleagues and the client, I put all of my findings into a Report.
11.30
One of our clients wants to make an international trade mark application for one of their UK trade marks using the World Intellectual Property Organisation’s application process. Therefore, I draft the requisite application form and send it to my supervisor for their approval."It’s always nice to find out what the other trainees are working on in their departments and discuss any upcoming firm or networking events."
13.00
It’s lunch time and I arrange to walk across to Fosse Park with a couple of the other trainees to grab some lunch and get some fresh air. It’s always nice to find out what the other trainees are working on in their departments and discuss any upcoming firm or networking events.
14.00
An email has come in from one of our trade mark agents in China who has informed us that our client’s trade mark application in China has faced opposition in respect of one of their classes of goods. It’s time to discuss the matter with the fee earner responsible for the matter and then draft an email to the client to find out whether they are happy to drop their application in respect of that particular class of goods.
14.45
The next thing on my list is drafting a witness statement for one of our clients, the defendant in a copyright infringement case. The court imposes strict deadlines for the filing of witness statements; therefore, I have to ensure that I leave plenty of time to get the witness statement drafted, checked by my supervisor and approved and signed off by the client before serving it on the other side.
17.30
I have signed up to a wine and cheese tasting event with Leicester Hotshots which is a young professionals networking group in Leicester. Going to these kinds of events is a great opportunity to grow your network of accountants, financial advisers and other young professionals. Therefore, I will finish drafting my witness statement tomorrow as the event starts at 6pm in the city centre. Before I leave the office I make sure that my time recording is up to date, and switch off my computer.
20.00
After a fun evening of tasting delicious wine and cheese and meeting some new people, I head home for a relaxing evening.
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