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Patent Attorney – Engineering

Withers & Rogers LLP

Warwick, London, Sheffield, Bristol

Hybrid

GBP 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

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Job summary

A UK-based intellectual property firm seeks a patent attorney to join their Advanced Engineering Group. This full-time role in Warwick offers hybrid working and requires a mechanical engineering background along with experience in IP protection and client relationship management. The ideal candidate will be part-qualified and possess strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

Healthcare cash plan
Flexible working options
Enhanced Parental Leave
Positive work environment

Qualifications

  • You must be at least part qualified but consider applications from dual-qualified.
  • Experience in drafting patent specifications and responses to office actions is essential.
  • Skilled at managing cases and client relationships.

Responsibilities

  • Draft specifications and respond to office actions efficiently.
  • Advise clients on securing IP protection.
  • Assist with Oral Proceedings at the European Patent Office.

Skills

Mechanical engineering background
Communication skills
Attention to detail
Business development

Education

Degree in mechanical engineering or similar discipline
Job description
The Role

Our Advanced Engineering Group supports a diverse range of highly innovative engineering businesses in the UK and overseas. We currently have a vacancy within our Advanced Engineering Group:

This role will work with teams across our Warwick, London and Sheffield offices, and therefore being commutable to any of these offices is required. However, as mentioned, we are embracing hybrid working, and therefore you will have the opportunity to work from home regularly. This role requires someone with a mechanical engineering background, however, experience in med tech and electromechanics is beneficial. For this role, you must be a minimum of part qualified, and we are happy to accept applications from dual-qualified patent attorneys.

The role is a full-time, permanent position based in one of our UK locations as specified above.

Your responsibilities will include:
  • Drafting specifications and responding to office actions for complex inventions efficiently and to a high standard.
  • Advising clients on securing appropriate IP protection.
  • Assisting with Oral Proceedings at the European Patent Office.
  • Corresponding with clients, Patent Offices and overseas Attorneys.
  • Analysing prior art and working directly with clients to develop creative and persuasive arguments against patent office objections.
  • Thoroughly analysing and amending existing patent specifications where necessary to address patent office objections to patent applications.
  • Researching and advising on the status, scope and validity of third-party intellectual property rights.
  • Engaging in business development activities including writing articles and, if qualified, supporting junior fee earners in their business development practice.
  • Developing relationships with our current clients and building a network of contacts, with a view to converting contacts to clients and bringing in new business.
About You

To join us in this position, we require:

  • You must be at least part qualified but we will consider applications from those part qualified to a couple of years post dual qualified.
  • Degree in mechanical engineering or similar discipline.
  • A strong academic or industry record in the relevant discipline and the ability to communicate effectively about technical concepts with the research and development teams of our clients.
  • Skilled in analysing and identifying the novel features and commercial potential of an invention with demonstrable experience in drafting patent specifications and responses to office actions for prosecution.
  • If qualified, experience managing cases and client relationships, with a track record of building rapport with clients and developing new business.
  • Impeccable written English, attention to detail and first-rate communication skills with the ability to express ideas clearly and accurately.
  • A track record of interacting effectively with staff and clients at all levels and a team player with a proactive approach.
  • The ability to prioritise workload, manage high volumes of work and meet deadlines.
Your Rewards
  • Benefits such as a healthcare cash plan and additional holiday purchase scheme
  • Flexible working options
  • Enhanced Parental Leave options
  • Positive and welcoming work environment

Applications will be reviewed as they are received so early applications are encouraged.

We foster a supportive and inclusive culture where employees are encouraged to broaden their knowledge, challenge themselves and share their ideas.

If you think you have the skills to succeed, we would love to hear from you.

Please mention IP Careers when applying to Withers & Rogers LLP.

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