IP Formalities Manager (12 months FTC)

Dyson GmbH; Malmesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an experienced IP Formalities Manager for a 12-month fixed-term role covering maternity leave. The successful candidate will oversee various IP processes, manage a small team, and require expertise in intellectual property matters. Known for their innovative solutions, Dyson offers a dynamic working environment and excellent benefits including a performance-related bonus scheme, generous holiday allowance, and comprehensive health insurance.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus scheme

Life assurance

Discounts on Dyson machines and retail purchases

Free bus travel to and from campus

Generous holiday allowance of 27 days

Free on-site parking

Free on-site lunches, fruit, and hot drinks

Access to on-site sports centre and gym

Private medical insurance and dental insurance

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Strong IP administration and management experience.
• Quick learner, organized, and reliable.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage IP related responsibilities and support team operations.
• File trademarks, designs, and patents with various offices.
• Manage the Dyson domain name portfolio and coordinate legal documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

CIPA administration qualification

Job description

Dyson is a global technology company with a unique philosophy - to solve problems that others ignore, first. It transforms every category it enters with radical and iconic re-inventions that work, perform and look very different. Dyson Estates consists of 160 properties including offices, RDD facilities, manufacturing sites and direct retail stores and is growing with the expansion of our HQ in Singapore – St James Power Station.

Five years ago 80% of Dyson’s business was full-sized vacuum cleaners. Today, its digital motor powered cordless vacuums, robots, Airblade hand dryers, bladeless fans, humidifiers, purifiers, heaters and Personal care are powering its growth in 75 countries around the world.

Dyson is rapidly expanding; in its new and core categories, and across all global markets. The next five years are going to be Dyson’s biggest and busiest yet. By 2025, there will be 100 new machines, 3 new product portfolios and Dyson’s headcount will have grown. With this pace of growth, these ambitious plans, and the complexities of global expansion, it is natural that Dyson is working towards creating great spaces to work in.

About The Role

We are looking for a qualified, experienced IP Formalities Manager to join the team for a 12 month fixed term contract. This will be a maternity cover that will commence in September. We're flexible on hours (preferably 32-39 hours per week can be considered).

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and leading the team which includes 4 people (direct line management of 3)
• Daily ownership and management of IP related responsibilities, providing expert and specialist support with the filing, prosecution and maintenance of IP processes and the IP portfolio
• Managing and processing invention submissions
• Management of the UK, PCT, SG IPOS and EP patent office accounts and has sole responsibility of filing our IP rights direct with these patent offices
• Filing Patents, Designs, Trademarks, Oppositions and Appeals, plus online direct responses, translations and official fees
• Ownership of the Intellectual Property Steering Group outcomes and new filing processes
• Management of the Dyson domain name portfolio including new time sensitive filings and carrying out regular portfolio reviews with the trade mark attorneys
• Responsible for the coordination of obtaining signed legal documentation from senior stakeholders and Directors in Dyson and arranging for documents to be notarised and legalised based on country requirement knowledge
• First point of contact for IP attorneys and the patent offices for queries in relation to applications
• Responsible for providing specialist administrative support to the IP Attorneys and infringement and litigation team
• Creating IP rights in patent management system (Anaqua) and ongoing maintenance and management of system
• Processing incoming emails from agents and updating IP records in patent management system (Anaqua)

About You

We're looking for someone that:

• Holds the CIPA administration qualification
• Has strong IP administration and management experience
• Is quick to learn, organised, reliable and have exceptionally strong attention to detail
• Has excellent communication skills and an ability to work well under pressure
• Can successfully prioritise and be fully proficient at working to strict deadlines
• Takes pride in their work and can work comfortably in a very fast paced environment

Performance-related bonus scheme

Life assurance

Discounts on Dyson machines and retail purchases

Free bus travel to and from campus (from Bristol, Bath, Chippenham, and Swindon)

Lifestyle

Generous holiday allowance of 27 days (plus bank holidays)

Free on-site parking

Free on-site lunches, fruit, and hot drinks

Access to on-site sports centre, gym, hair salon, and lifestyle assistance

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Option to purchase additional holiday days

Health

Private medical insurance and dental insurance

Employee assistance programme

Digital GP services

On-site physiotherapy and GP services

Prescription service

Fertility treatment support

Dyson is an equal opportunity employer. We know that great minds don’t think alike, and it takes all kinds of minds to make our technology so unique. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other any other dimension of diversity.