IP Administration Manager

Job Board Direct Careers; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm of patent and trade mark attorneys is seeking an experienced IP Administration Manager to lead their administrative team in Derby. The successful candidate will manage patent formalities and oversee registered design and trade mark matters, ensuring compliance with legal requirements. Strong IP formalities experience is essential. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to improve processes and contribute to a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Strong IP formalities experience.
• Experience in leading a team and improving processes.
• Ability to ensure smooth administrative operations.

Responsibilities

• Handle patent formalities such as examination requests and renewals.
• Oversee registered design and trade mark matters.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements in all processes.

Job description

IP Administration Manager

Location: Derby (Hybrid / Office-Based)

Hours: Full-time

Firm: Swindell & Pearson

Swindell & Pearson is a leading firm of patent and trade mark attorneys, headquartered in Derby. Our clients include a diverse mix of innovative businesses - from start-ups and universities to multinational corporations and well-known household names - across the UK, Europe, the USA and Asia.

We're looking for an experienced IP Administration Manager to join our dedicated team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong IP formalities experience who enjoys leading a team, improving processes, and ensuring the smooth running of administrative operations.

IP Administration Manager - About the Role

Our IP Support Department handles a wide range of administrative matters relating to patents, registered designs, and trade marks. These include:

• Patent formalities such as UK and European examination requests, grants, validations, UPC opt-outs, and renewals.
• Registered design and trade mark matters including publication, registration, and renewals.

As IP Administration Manager, you’ll play a key role in ensuring that all formalities are handled accurately, efficiently and in compliance with relevant legal requirements. The role...