IP Administration Manager

Swindell & Pearson Careers; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm of patent and trade mark attorneys is seeking an experienced IP Administration Manager in Derby. The role involves managing patent formalities, leading a team, and ensuring efficient administrative operations. Candidates with strong IP experience will excel in this hybrid position, which offers an excellent opportunity to develop and improve processes.

Qualifications

• Experience handling patent and trade mark formalities.
• Ability to lead a team and improve administrative processes.

Responsibilities

• Handle patent formalities including UK and European requests.
• Ensure all formalities are compliant with legal requirements.

Skills

IP formalities experience

Team leadership

Process improvement

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...