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Anca Ichim

Anca Ichim

London,London

Summary

Dedicated intellectual property professional with expertise in managing trademark, patent, and design recordals across UKIPO, EUIPO, WIPO, and EPO jurisdictions. Proficient in legal research, document negotiation, drafting, and reviewing, alongside handling trademark and patent formalities and portfolio management. Strong communication and interpersonal skills facilitate effective collaboration and independent work. Bilingual in Romanian and English, committed to providing tailored advice to protect client interests.

Work History

Intellectual Property Specialist

Dennemeyer & Associates S.R.L
11.2022 - Current
  • Communicate with clients on a daily basis, delivering clear and accessible updates and responding to inquiries with well-researched advice based on current intellectual property trends.
  • Manage the filing of assignments, name and address changes across multiple jurisdictions (e.g., United Kingdom, France, Luxembourg, WIPO, EUIPO, EPO, Germany, Spain, Sweden) for trademarks, patents, and designs.
  • Draft and review Assignment Deeds, Powers of Attorney, Declarations of Consent to ensure compliance with local legal requirements and mitigate potential objections by cross-referencing the documents against the latest regulations and requirements for each jurisdiction.
  • Respond to office actions from intellectual property offices by assessing refusal grounds, preparing arguments and compiling the required information to overcome objections, leading to successful filings.
  • Prepare and send invoices to clients, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in client billing.
  • Engage with agents across various jurisdictions to submit recordal applications for trademarks, patents, and designs, guaranteeing alignment with clients' requirements and offering customized, economical strategies to protect and uphold intellectual property rights.
  • Received positive feedback from clients for handling urgent queries in a timely manner and expediting the filing process, resulting in improved client satisfaction.
  • Utilize various software, including docketing systems (Diams IQ), for efficient data management, deadline tracking and generating client-accessible reports.

Assessment and Triage Volunteer (Advice)

Roma Support Group
01.2020 - 11.2022
  • Assessed each case to identify the legal issue by determining the needs of the client, gaining an insight into the background of the case, and providing tailored advice on accessing housing, education, health, and employment resources for vulnerable individuals.
  • Contributed to the success of the support services by improving client access to critical resources.
  • Assisted vulnerable individuals, such as a woman facing eviction due to inability to pay rent, by securing access to housing support.
  • Presented each case to my supervisor by highlighting the urgency of the matter, key background information, and an analysis of the internal resources and budget available for the case to ensure effective case resolution.
  • Maintained up-to-date records on all clients, enabling accurate monitoring of progress and appropriate case planning adjustments and followed up to determine whether further assistance was required.

Legal Intern/ Co-manager of the Legal Team

Humanitarian Operations
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Drafted and reviewed legal documents, including Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, Cookies Policy, Modern Slavery Policy, Environmental Policy, Donations Policy, Memorandum of understanding, Non-disclosure agreements.
  • Ensured compliance with United Kingdom regulations concerning the sale of goods and intellectual property rights by conducting legal research, assessing websites selling similar goods, and amending the policies available on the Charity's shopping website to ensure compliance with the relevant laws and practices.
  • Led the legal department by coordinating a team of three, allocating tasks based on individual strengths to enhance team productivity and ensure the smooth functioning of the department.
  • Executed coexistence agreement for trademark application in class 25, addressing third party opposition by demonstrating lack of likelihood of confusion and agreeing to limit trademark usage regarding school clothing.
  • Identified a similar trademark through a clearance search, collaborated with the Charity Trustees and colleagues, secured compensation and ensured that the other party refrained from using the mark by proving our registration priority and filing a claim with the Small Claims Court.
  • Established that a volunteer was not liable for damages caused to adjacent flats due to a leak, preventing any financial liability.

Caseworker

Innocence Project London
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Participated in the preparation of grounds of appeal, with a special emphasis on the admission of hearsay evidence and collaborated closely with a legal team that included students, QC, barristers, forensic experts to overturn a murder conviction.
  • Critically reviewed legal documents such as witness statements, cell-site data, and custody records and prepared legal bundles identifying evidence that supported the client’s case.
  • Presented the case at the Miscarriage of Justice Symposium, strengthening my communication skills and gaining valuable feedback from peers and lecturers.

Social Secretary of the Miscarriages for Justice

Society University of Greenwich
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Organised lectures, fundraising and leisure events aimed at raising awareness of justice amongst the student population, including inviting guest speakers like Liam Allen who was falsely accused of a sexual offence.
  • Developed strategies to ensure the ongoing success of the society, helping to foster a stronger connection between the legal community and students passionate about justice.

Mentee

Crown Prosecution Service
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • As part of the Aiming Higher Scheme, I shadowed a criminal solicitor, which gave me insight into the realities of the profession and advice that would help me succeed in my career goals.

Marshalling

Woolwich Crown Court
04.2019 - 04.2019
  • Enhanced practical reasoning of an advocate, discussed legal principles, and examined the issues surrounding the testimony of the defendant accused of sexually assaulting a fourteen-year-old.
  • This experience provided me with the opportunity to sit with a judge, understand the legal principles at play in the case, discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the arguments presented by both parties, and receive valuable guidance on pursuing a future career in law.

Education

LLM - Intellectual Property Law-Merit, Trademarks and Unfair Competition, Law of Patents, Law of Copyright and Designs, Criminal Process and Human Rights

University College London
London
01.2021

LLB Honours degree - Upper second class (2:1)

Greenwich University
London
01.2020

High School Diploma -

Grigore Moisil National College
Romania
01.2017

Skills

  • Legal research
  • Technology scouting
  • Portfolio management
  • Data analytics
  • Intellectual property law
  • Teamwork
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)

Timeline

Intellectual Property Specialist

Dennemeyer & Associates S.R.L
11.2022 - Current

Legal Intern/ Co-manager of the Legal Team

Humanitarian Operations
01.2021 - 01.2022

Assessment and Triage Volunteer (Advice)

Roma Support Group
01.2020 - 11.2022

Marshalling

Woolwich Crown Court
04.2019 - 04.2019

Caseworker

Innocence Project London
01.2019 - 01.2022

Social Secretary of the Miscarriages for Justice

Society University of Greenwich
01.2019 - 01.2020

Mentee

Crown Prosecution Service
01.2019 - 01.2020

LLM - Intellectual Property Law-Merit, Trademarks and Unfair Competition, Law of Patents, Law of Copyright and Designs, Criminal Process and Human Rights

University College London

LLB Honours degree - Upper second class (2:1)

Greenwich University

High School Diploma -

Grigore Moisil National College
Anca Ichim