Engineering Patent Attorney

TalentCloud Group; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

TalentCloud Group, partnering with a leading international law firm, seeks a dual-qualified UK and European Patent Attorney to join its London patent practice. You will work on cutting-edge technologies spanning software, AI, electronics, engineering, and related fields, advising on portfolio development and IP strategy.

You will draft high-quality applications, prosecute before UKIPO/EPO/WIPO, and support cross-border matters while collaborating with international colleagues.

Qualifications

• Dual-qualified UK & European Patent Attorney with PQE 1-3 years.
• Excellent drafting and prosecution experience before UKIPO and/or EPO.
• Ability to manage matters independently and prioritize effectively.
• Experience across software, electronics, AI, or high-tech fields.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Commercial mindset with client-focused advising.
• Collaborative and proactive team player.

Responsabilités

• Draft high-quality patent applications across diverse technologies.
• Prosecute before UKIPO, EPO, and WIPO as required.
• Advise clients on portfolio development and IP strategy.
• Conduct freedom-to-operate and patentability assessments.
• Support due diligence for financing rounds, M&A and other transactions.
• Assist with contentious matters including oppositions and appeals.
• Collaborate with international colleagues on cross-border matters.

Connaissances

Dual-qualified UK & EU Patent Attorney

PQE 1-3 years

Patent drafting

P atent prosecution

Independent matter management

Tech sector experience

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Commercial mindset

Cross-border collaboration

Outils

UKIPO

EPO

WIPO

Description du poste

Are you a dual-qualified UK & European Patent Attorney looking to work with some of the most innovative companies in technology today?

TalentCloud Group is partnering with a leading international law firm to identify an ambitious patent attorney to join a growing London-based patent practice. This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies spanning software, artificial intelligence, electronics, engineering, and emerging technologies, while collaborating closely with colleagues and clients across multiple international markets.

You’ll play a key role in helping innovative businesses protect, develop, and maximize the value of their intellectual property portfolios, supporting companies from early-stage ventures through to global market leaders.

The Opportunity

Joining a highly regarded patent team, you will gain broad exposure to sophisticated patent matters and work directly with experienced partners, associates and clients on a range of strategic IP projects.

Your work will include:

• Drafting high-quality patent applications across a diverse range of technologies
• Managing prosecution before the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO), European Patent Office (EPO), and World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
• Advising clients on patent portfolio development and IP strategy
• Conducting freedom-to-operate and patentability assessments
• Supporting IP due diligence for financing rounds, mergers and acquisitions, and other corporate transactions
• Assisting with contentious patent matters, including oppositions and appeals
• Working directly with innovative technology businesses at various stages of growth
• Collaborating with international colleagues on cross-border patent matters

This role offers significant responsibility, client exposure, and the opportunity to develop your practice within a supportive and entrepreneurial environment.

Essential Requirements

• Dual-qualified UK & European Patent Attorney
• 1-3 years' post-qualification experience (PQE)
• Strong patent drafting and prosecution experience before the EPO and/or UKIPO
• Ability to manage matters with an appropriate level of independence
• Experience across engineering, software, electronics, AI, or other high-tech subject areas
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Commercial mindset and ability to provide practical client-focused advice
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under deadline pressure
• Collaborative, proactive and team-oriented approach

Desirable Experience

• Software and artificial intelligence technologies
• Bioinformatics or computational life sciences applications
• Patent oppositions and appeals
• Business development and client relationship management
• Interest in contributing to thought leadership, networking and marketing initiatives

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Work with highly innovative technology businesses and investors

Exposure to sophisticated international patent work

Broad technical scope spanning software, AI, electronics and engineering

Direct client contact and responsibility from an early stage

Collaborative international environment

Excellent long-term career progression opportunities

Opportunity to help shape and grow a successful London patent practice