Intellectual Property Paralegal / Manager

Fqps; Chard; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in cleaning equipment is seeking an Intellectual Property Paralegal/Manager. This role focuses on managing patent searches, providing strategic IP guidance, and collaborating with various teams to protect the company's intellectual property. Suitable for candidates with a strong engineering or science background and experience in IP.

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking

On-site parking

Referral programme

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in intellectual property (IP) required.
• Approved intellectual property course encouraged for graduates.
• Collaborate with finance and R&D teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and contribute to in-house and external patent searches.
• Strategic guidance on Freedom to Operate (FTO).
• Collaboration with external legal professionals for IP strategy.

Skills

Intellectual Property Management

Engineering Background

Science Background

Patent Searches

Collaboration with Legal Professionals

Education

Degree in Engineering or Science

Job description

Intellectual Property Paralegal / Manager

Location

Chard

Company

Numatic International Limited

Job type

Permanent

Working Model

Remote

N/A

Hybrid Work

Pay

From £90,000 a year

Number of applicants

430

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Numatic International delivers professional, practical, and reliable cleaning equipment, designed, engineered, and manufactured in the UK. We are a fast paced and rapidly expanding company that is focused on quality and durability. Our product range is growing and so is our site, based in Somerset.

We are actively seeking a skilled and experienced individual for the position of Intellectual Property (IP) Paralegal / manager. This role is tailored to someone with a background in engineering or science, possessing substantial expertise in intellectual property (IP) and the broader IP landscape or graduates with 2-3 years experience who have completed an approved intellectual property course.

Your Responsibilities:

· Manage and contribute to both in-house and external third-party patent searches.

· Manage and provide strategic guidance on Freedom to Operate (FTO), leveraging insights from knowledge acquired from our in-house design teams and external patent attorneys.

· Collaborate effectively with external legal professionals to optimize our IP strategy.

· Take responsibility for the management and oversight of our comprehensive IP portfolio.

· Provide expert advice to project teams on potential issues or infringements related to intellectual property.

· Advise project teams and the wider business on the patentability of products and associated benefits.

· Collaborate closely with the finance team to ensure thorough patent box coverage and meticulous management of IP costs.

· Work in partnership with Research and Development (R&D) teams and external professionals to minimise potential legal exposure and maximise protection.

· Manage and delegate patent drafting and freedom-to-operate (FTO) oppositions with external attorneys as required.

Qualifications / Experience:

· Background in engineering or science, degree preferred.

· Substantial experience in intellectual property (IP).

· Experienced graduates with an approved intellectual property (IP) course are encouraged to apply.

This role can involve some working from home although regular travel to out site in Chard, Somerset is required

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: From £90,000.00 per year

• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chard

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