Lauren Durmush
Partner (Head of Formalities)
Lauren is a highly qualified Patent Paralegal with a wealth of experience at every stage of the patent and registered design process.
Her career in formalities began in 2008. Like many, she stumbled across the profession and hasn’t looked back since. Lauren’s day to day responsibilities include filing of patent and design applications, docketing of deadlines, coordinating international filings, assisting with due-diligence projects, recording name changes and transfers of ownership, and handling renewal fee payments worldwide.
The variety within the role is what Lauren enjoys the most, and the ever-evolving nature of the job sees her knowledge constantly expanding. Lauren has a keen eye for detail, priding herself on her accuracy and intuition and is an integral part of the IP process.
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Starting her career at Harrison IP, a small boutique firm, Lauren was exposed to all areas of Intellectual Property, supporting Patent Attorneys managing portfolios for a range of clients including multinational companies, SMEs and individuals. Fast forward 17 years, Lauren’s passion and experience enabled her to progress into managerial positions within the Innovation departments of law firms Taylor Vinters and later, Mishcon de Reya.
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Lauren is a Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys (CIPA) Paralegal Member and holds the Introductory Patent Administration qualification.
Lauren is currently sitting the inaugural Advanced Course.
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Outside of work, Lauren’s two children keep her on her toes. Weekends are dedicated to football, both playing and watching, although she hasn't made it onto the score sheet yet!
Lauren’s other interests include gardening, the occasional action crime series bender, and languages (being able to speak German and Turkish conversationally). Finally, being a true ‘Yorkshire lass’, she enjoys bargain hunting!
Contact Lauren
Contact Lauren for formalities matters.
Email: lauren.durmush@acorn-ip.co.uk