Intellectual Property Administrator

ASM Assembly Systems GmbH & Co. KG; Weymouth; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Pension support

Job summary

ASMPT SMT UK Limited in Weymouth is seeking an Intellectual Property Administrator to support the protection of ASMPT's innovations by providing confidential administrative support across our global IP portfolio.

You will maintain IP filing systems, monitor patent deadlines, prepare meeting minutes, and liaise with patent attorneys and offices. The role requires organisation, discretion and ability to handle multiple priorities in a global team.

Qualifications

• Organised and detail-oriented with ability to handle confidential information.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and document handling.
• Experience with IP processes and documentation is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain IP filing systems, databases and SharePoint.
• Administer NDAs and confidentiality agreements.
• Monitor patent deadlines.
• Prepare meeting documentation and minutes.
• Support Patent Box administration.
• Produce the IP Newsletter.
• Liaise with patent attorneys, lawyers and IP offices.
• Monitor competitor patent activity.
• Track IP expenditure.
• Coordinate inventor incentive awards.
• Support engineers and inventors with patent processes.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Tools

SharePoint

Teamcenter

SAP

Job description

Smartphones, computers, networks, self-driving cars, intelligent machines, the latest medical advances, renewable energy – the digital transformation makes our lives easier, safer, and more comfortable.

And we are at the center of it all: The world's leading technology companies manufacture their products with innovative solutions from ASMPT.

Intellectual Property Administrator

The ASMPT team is looking to immediately fill the following position:

Join us where we’re enabling the digital world to realise the incredible potential, and we’ll support you to realise yours too.

Our technology powers everything with a digital component. We produce innovative equipment that enables the world's biggest names in electronics to bring their technology to market. We also enjoy a forward-thinking environment where continuous investment powers opportunities to work on exciting new projects on a global scale.

While we have offices – and career opportunities – around the world, the real magic happens at our Product Innovation Centre in Weymouth, where our people are quietly but confidently working to enable and evolve digitisation on a global scale.

They enjoy challenge and opportunity in equal measure, sharpen their skills and knowledge, are exposed to multiple disciplines, and experiment at the cutting edge. The teams get to do it all in an environment where we put people first, are collaborative and friendly, and everyone enjoys living and working in a location that offers the best of city, country, and coast.

We think you will like it too.

The Role

As innovation continues to drive our business forward, we're looking for an Intellectual Property Administrator to join our Intellectual Property team within Engineering Support. You'll support the protection of ASMPT's innovations by providing confidential administrative support across our global intellectual property portfolio.

You Will:

• Maintain IP filing systems, databases and SharePoint.
• Administer NDAs and confidentiality agreements.
• Monitor patent deadlines.
• Prepare meeting documentation and minutes.
• Support Patent Box administration.
• Produce the IP Newsletter.
• Liaise with patent attorneys, lawyers and IP offices.
• Monitor competitor patent activity.
• Track IP expenditure.
• Coordinate inventor incentive awards.
• Support engineers and inventors with patent processes.

About You

You are organised, detail-oriented, proactive and able to manage confidential information with professionalism. You enjoy working with documentation and coordinating multiple priorities.

You Will Have:

• GCSE English & Maths.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of engineering principles.
• SharePoint, Teamcenter or SAP experience.
• Basic patent knowledge.
• CIPA Certificate in Patent Administration.

What We Will Offer You

We believe our people deserve to feel supported, valued and empowered, both inside and outside of work. That’s why we provide a comprehensive package of wellbeing, financial and lifestyle benefits, including:

• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 support and counselling
• Training on the systems, tools & processes to be effective in the role.
• Access to health and wellbeing benefits, including a health cash plan, virtual GP, eye tests and more
• Financial peace of mind through life assurance, pension support and savings options.
• A wide range of salary sacrifice benefits, including a local gym membership, cycle scheme, will writing services and more
• Family-friendly policies with enhanced leave for parents.
• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days, so you can take the time you need to recharge.
• A welcoming culture with plenty of social events and groups to help you connect, relax and have fun with colleagues.

ASMPT SMT UK Limited | Granby Industrial Estate 11 Albany Rd | Weymouth UK

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