Patent Attorney - physics, chemistry or engineering

Caselton Clark; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Intellectual Property agency is seeking a qualified Patent Attorney with a background in Chemistry/Physics/Computer Science/Mathematics or Engineering. The role involves identifying and protecting intellectual property, drafting patent applications, and representing the group in legal matters. The successful candidate must possess excellent analytical and communication skills, demonstrating a passion for excellence and personal accountability. This position is based in West Lancashire, UK and offers a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified UK and/or European Patent Attorney.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Passion for excellence and ownership of results.

Responsibilities

• Identify and protect the Group’s Intellectual Property.
• Draft and prosecute patent applications.
• Represent the Group in legal proceedings before patent offices.
• Instruct Foreign Associates on IP matters in overseas jurisdictions.
• Conduct FTO assessments.
• Enforce the Group’s IP rights.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Knowledge in intellectual property law

Education

Qualified UK and/or European Patent Attorney

Background in Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering

Job description

Role:

Patent Attorney – Chemistry/Physics/Engineering/Computer Science/Mathematics

Industry:

Intellectual Property

Salary:

£ Competitive

Location:

West Lancashire, UK

The Company:

Our client is a global leading manufacturing company based in the UK, looking to employ a qualified Patent Attorney with a technical background in Chemistry/Physics/Computer Science/Mathematics or Engineering

The Role:

Key responsibilities will be but are not limited to:

• Identification and protection of the Group’s Intellectual Property
• Drafting and prosecution of patent applications
• Representation of the Group in legal proceedings before the UK and/or European Patent Office
• Instruction of Foreign Associates on IP matters in overseas jurisdictions on behalf of the Group
• FTO assessments
• Enforcement of the group’s IP by correspondence with infringers and, as necessary, initiation and overseeing of legal action.

The Candidate:

The successful candidate will meet the following criteria:

• A fully qualified UK and/or European Patent Attorney with a background in physics, chemistry, computer science, mathematics or engineering
• Excellent analytical and communication skills to provide high quality verbal and written advice to Scientific & Technical personnel, and Senior Management.
• Demonstrate a passion for excellence and a willingness to take personal responsibility and ownership for achieving 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.