Patent Support Specialist — Filing & IP Administration

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 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.