European Patent Attorney

Tate & Lyle; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global ingredients solutions provider is seeking a Patent Attorney in London to manage global intellectual property portfolios, providing strategic advice on patentability, and collaborating with Science teams. The ideal candidate is a dual qualified UK and European Patent Attorney with 2-5 years PQE and strong knowledge in international patent prosecution. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible working, and a global rewards package including a discretionary annual bonus and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

16-week Equal Parental Leave

Mental health & well-being support

Flexible working policy

Excellent employer pension contribution

Personal private medical insurance

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Duel qualified UK and European Patent Attorney with 2-5 years PQE or recently qualified with in-house experience.
• Core European patent prosecution skills with strong working knowledge in US, China, Japan, and global jurisdictions.
• Experience in contentious proceedings or freedom to operate analysis would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage global IP portfolio including patents and trademarks.
• Support annual IP budget management.
• Advise on patentability and validity of third-party rights.
• Partner with Science & Innovation teams for IP protection.
• Develop and deliver training programs on IP awareness.

Skills

Business Development

Catering Sales

Dynamics AX

HR Development

IT Business Analysis

Education

Degree in chemistry, molecular biology, biochemistry or food science

Tools

Patent prosecution experience

Job description

About us

Tate and Lyle is a successful organisation with a clear purpose ambition strategy and strong expert talent solely focused on achieving its ambition as a world class ingredients solutions provider. We have expanded our plant-based footprint beyond corn into tapioca stevia leaf chickpea protein and soluble fibre to explore wider platforms for achieving our ambition. Achieving this ambition will require; development of new capabilities reallocation of resources and investment to become a leaner more agile company leveraging latest technology process insight and ways of working.

About the role

Join our dynamic Legal team in London and play a key role in shaping and protecting innovation across our business. From our innovative speciality food ingredients to creative marketing and strategic commercial initiatives your expertise will help safeguard our intellectual property worldwide.

Role and Responsibilities

• Global IP portfolio management including filing prosecuting maintaining and defending patents and trademarks in collaboration with our external counsel.
• Supporting the annual IP budget planning and management.
• Advising on patentability freedom to operate and validity of third-party rights through prior art searches and analysis.
• Partnering with our global Science & Innovation teams to identify and protect IP aligned with business strategy; some international travel will be required.
• Assisting in developing and delivering training programs on IP awareness and best practices for employees.
• Contributing to commercial agreements licensing collaborations and M&A activities as your role evolves.
• Excellent communication skills with an open and creative approach to solving problems including actively seeking advice from others as required.
• A proactive organised approach to managing time and priorities across routine prosecution and strategic projects.

What we're looking for

• A duel qualified UK and European Patent Attorney with 2-5 years PQE or recently qualified with in-house experience.
• Core European patent prosecution skills with strong working knowledge of prosecution in US China Japan and other global jurisdictions.
• Experience in contentious proceedings (e.g. EPO oppositions / appeals or similar in other jurisdictions litigation support) and / or freedom to operate analysis would be advantageous.
• A good collaborator who can communicate effectively with a range of colleagues from different areas of the business and external partners.
• A degree in chemistry molecular biology biochemistry or food science.

What you'll get

• As business operating in 50 countries worldwide we offer a global rewards package to all employees alongside a range of country-specific benefits. The global package includes a bonus scheme, 16-week Equal Parental Leave and mental health & well-being support.
• Flexible working policy
• Competitive salary
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Excellent employer pension contribution
• Personal private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Tate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.

Key Skills

• Business Development
• Catering Sales
• Dynamics AX
• HR Development
• IT Business Analysis

• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Experience: years
• Vacancy: 1