Patent Attorney - Mechanical Engineering

Withers & Rogers; Bath; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading intellectual property law firm is seeking a Patent Attorney specializing in Mechanical Engineering to join its team in Bath. The role requires expertise in drafting specifications, advising clients on IP protection, and assisting with proceedings at the European Patent Office. Candidates should have strong analytical skills and the ability to develop compelling arguments. This full-time, permanent position offers the opportunity to work with a prestigious client base and contribute to innovative IP strategies.

Responsibilities

• Drafting specifications and responding to office actions for complex inventions 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 developing arguments against patent office objections.

Job description

Patent Attorney - Mechanical Engineering

About Us

Withers & Rogers is one of Europes largest dedicated intellectual property law firms, with offices across the UK, Paris, and Munich. Established 140 years ago, we remain as passionate as ever about making intellectual property work to our clients best advantage. Today, our clients include many renowned, innovative organisations from across Europe, North America, and Asia.

We believe that our patent and trade mark attorneys, support and operations staff have a breadth of expertise and a depth of specialist sector knowledge that is second to none.

Our purpose is building trusting relationships, and our vision is to be an independent, responsible, sustainably profitable, and globally focused firm.

The Role

This is a full-time, permanent position based in our Bristol office.

Responsibilities

• Drafting specifications and responding to office actions for complex inventions 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
• Tho...