IP Administrator

Caselton Clark; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Intellectual Property Agency in the UK is seeking an IP Administrator to manage legal formalities related to patents, trademarks, and designs. The role involves preparing legal documents, coordinating foreign patent applications, and managing related payments. Candidates should ideally hold a qualification in Patent Administration and possess strong attention to detail and teamwork skills. This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Willingness to acquire knowledge around Intellectual Property.
• Professional qualification in Patent Administration is preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Strong customer focus to understand client needs.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute legal documents for IP prosecution.
• Coordinate foreign patent applications and validate European Patents.
• Manage payments for patent office fees.
• File and register new trademarks and designs.
• Update records for renewal fees.
• Administer IP Agreements and maintain the agreements database.

Skills

Detailed knowledge of Intellectual Property

Customer focus

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Professional qualification in Patent Administration

Job description

Role: IP Administrator

Industry: Intellectual Property

Salary: £ Competitive

Location: West Lancashire, UK

The Company:

Our client is a global leading manufacturing company based in the UK. A vacancy has arisen for an IP Administrator/Paralegal (according to experience) within the Intellectual Property team based in the UK. The role is primarily concerned with executing the legal formalities associated with patents, designs and trademarks & supporting the team.

The Role:

Key responsibilities will be but are not limited to:

• Preparation and arranging execution of legal and official documents necessary for IP prosecution overseeing of legal action.
• Instructing and coordinating the filing of foreign patent applications and the validation of European Patents via the EPO or UPC.
• Attending to payments for patent office fees and processing foreign attorney invoices.
• Filing/registration of new trademarks and designs.
• Managing and updating records for renewal fees.
• Administering IP Agreements, preparing extensions and maintaining the agreements database.

The Candidate:

The successful candidate will meet the following criteria:

• Have or be willing to acquire detailed knowledge relating to all aspects of Intellectual Property.
• Ideally have a professional qualification in Patent Administration from the Chartered Institute of Patents Attorneys or be willing to attain this qualification.
• Be able to work as part of a team.
• Be customer focused and aim to understand customer needs.
• Have good attention to detail and take personal responsibility to achieve results and objectives.

If you feel you are the right person for this exciting opportunity, please send us your CV.

Caselton Clark are an Intellectual Property agency based in London. We work in partnership with the Perry Clayman Employment Agency on vacancies in the UK and across Europe.