Patent Paralegal

Elekta Limited; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 25 paid vacation days (plus bank

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Attractive Employer Pension Contribu

Cycle to work scheme

Life Assurance

Onsite subsidized restaurant

Love electric (Electric vehicle salary

Job summary

Elekta in Crawley, part of a global leader in precision radiation therapy, is seeking a Patent Paralegal to support our IP team. You will manage patent records, formalities, and filings, partnering with patent attorneys and inventors to safeguard our portfolio.

The role offers hybrid working from the Crawley HQ four days a week, with benefits such as 25 days vacation, private medical insurance, pension contributions and a cycle to work scheme.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Patent Paralegal or Patent Administrator.
• Good understanding of patent prosecution processes and formalities, including working with external patent attorneys and foreign associates.
• Experience using patent management or docketing systems.
• Excellent organisation, attention to detail and communication skills.
• CIPA Introductory Patent Paralegal Course (IPPC) qualification or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• CIPA Advanced Patent Paralegal Course (APPC) or previous in-house IP experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate patent records within Unycom, including filings, publications, grants and other portfolio updates.
• Manage patent formalities, including European validations, renewals and associated documentation.
• Coordinate IP documentation, including assignments, inventor declarations and powers of attorney.
• Support the integration of IP assets following acquisitions, restructurings and other business changes.
• Liaise with external patent attorneys, foreign associates and IP service providers, including supporting related procurement activities.
• Lead inventor recognition programmes and support wider internal IP initiatives.
• Act as a key point of contact for patent administration queries and support ongoing process improvements.
• As the role develops, support filings and correspondence directly with the European and UK Patent Offices.

Skills

Patent Paralegal experience

Patent prosecution knowledge

Docketing systems experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

IPPC qualification

APPC qualification (advantageous)

Tools

Patent management software

Docketing software

Job description

We don’t just build technology. We build hope for everyone dealing with Cancer. Elekta is shaping the standard of care, together with healthcare providers, by developing precision radiation medicine that brings advanced radiotherapy into routine clinical practice. Our solutions support consistent, efficient and personalized care, addressing evolving patient needs. Through adaptive radiotherapy, precision treatment delivery and integrated workflows, Elekta supports care teams across a range of clinical settings. Each year more than 2 million patients are treated using Elekta solutions across over 130 countries. Elekta is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with over 4,000 employees and offices in more than 40 countries. The company is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. For more information, visit elekta.com. We don’t just build technology. We build hope for everyone dealing with Cancer. At Elekta, we believe every individual deserves access to the best cancer care. That’s why we’re committed to developing innovative solutions that make precision radiation therapy and radiosurgery more effective, efficient, and accessible. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, we invite you to bring your expertise and energy to our team.

What You’ll Do At Elekta

As a Patent Paralegal, you’ll work closely with our Patent Attorneys, Patent Engineer, external counsel and inventors across the business, supporting the effective management of our patent portfolio. You’ll take responsibility for a broad range of patent formalities, including docketing, portfolio administration and records management. As our IP department grows and more work is brought in-house, you’ll also have the opportunity to support the preparation and filing of forms and documentation with the European and UK Patent Offices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate patent records within Unycom, including filings, publications, grants and other portfolio updates.
• Manage patent formalities, including European validations, renewals and associated documentation.
• Coordinate IP documentation, including assignments, inventor declarations and powers of attorney.
• Support the integration of IP assets following acquisitions, restructurings and other business changes.
• Liaise with external patent attorneys, foreign associates and IP service providers, including supporting related procurement activities.
• Lead inventor recognition programmes and support wider internal IP initiatives.
• Act as a key point of contact for patent administration queries and support ongoing process improvements.
• As the role develops, support filings and correspondence directly with the European and UK Patent Offices.

What You’ll Bring

• Previous experience as a Patent Paralegal or Patent Administrator.
• Good understanding of patent prosecution processes and formalities, including working with external patent attorneys and foreign associates.
• Experience using patent management or docketing systems.
• Excellent organisation, attention to detail and communication skills.
• CIPA Introductory Patent Paralegal Course (IPPC) qualification or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• CIPA Advanced Patent Paralegal Course (APPC) or previous in-house IP experience would be advantageous.

What You’ll Get

In this role, you will work for a higher purpose; hope for everyone dealing with cancer, and for everyone regardless of where in the world, to have access to the best cancer care. In addition to this, Elekta offers a range of benefits.

• Up to 25 paid vacation days (plus bank holidays)
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Attractive Employer Pension Contribution Package
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life Assurance
• Onsite subsidized restaurant, offering budget-friendly dining
• Love electric (Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme)

Work Pattern (you are required to work from the Crawley HQ 4 days a week with 1-day WFH)

For questions, please contact the Talent Acquisition Partner responsible, [e-mail].

We are an equal opportunity employer We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

About Elekta

As a leader in precision radiation therapy, Elekta is committed to ensuring every patient has access to the best cancer care possible. We openly collaborate with customers to advance sustainable, outcome-driven and cost-efficient solutions to meet evolving patient needs, improve lives and bring hope to everyone dealing with cancer. To us, it's personal, and our global team of 4,700 employees combine passion, science, and imagination to profoundly change cancer care. We don’t just build technology, we build hope. Elekta is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with offices in more than 120 countries and listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. For more information, visit elekta.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.