Patent Support Specialist (1-Year Contract) – Cambridge

Dawn Ellmore Employment Agency; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Cambridge is seeking a Patent Support Specialist to join their busy team on a full-time, 1-year contract.

The role offers potential for permanence and would suit someone with at least nine months' patent administration experience. CIPA qualification is excellent but not essential if you are qualified by experience. Expect involvement in formalities, records and filings.

Qualifications

• At least 9 months' experience in patent administration.
• CIPA qualification is excellent but not essential if qualified by experience.
• Experience with formalities, records and filings is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file patent applications.
• Keep IP management database up to date, including new and closed cases.
• Liaise with clients by telephone and email, answering queries and advising where possible.
• Acknowledge client instructions and act upon them accordingly.
• Issue client invoices.

Skills

Patent administration

Client liaison

IP management

Education

CIPA qualification (preferred)

Tools

IP management database

Job description

A reputable law firm in Cambridge are seeking a Patent Support Specialist to join their busy team on a full-time, 1-Year Contract basis. Initially, the role will be on a 1 year contract. However, it is possible that the role could become permanent.

This role is perfect for a candidate with at least nine months' experience in patent administration. A CIPA qualification would be excellent, although, this is not essential if you are qualified by experience. Ideal for a candidate with experience in formalities, records, filings.

The purpose of this role will be to provide high-quality support to Patent Attorneys. Duties will be wide-ranging and you will be responsible for:

• Preparing and filing patent applications.
• Ensuring cases within the firm's IP management database are kept updated, including raising new cases / closing old cases.
• Effectively liaising with clients, via telephone, email etc, answering queries and advising them where possible.
• Acknowledging client instructions and acting upon these accordingly.
• Issuing client invoices.

A brilliant opportunity for a motivated IP candidate who is seeking a new challenge. Additionally, this firm would look great on your CV. An attractive salary and benefits package awaits...