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Patent Attorney (Newly Qualified), Dynamics (Mechanical Engineering)

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EIP

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry & Junior Level
  • Legal
    Engineering
  • Bath

AI generated summary

  • You must be a newly qualified attorney with UK/EU qualifications, experience in mechanical patent drafting, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage workload under pressure.
  • You will draft patent applications, handle prosecution work, manage designs, support clients, and defend patent rights while assessing third-party risks.

Requirements

  • You will be comfortable working in a modern, fast-paced environment where you are given a level of autonomy to do your work.
  • You will be a newly qualified attorney, ideally both UK and European qualified. Applicants with just UK or European qualification will be considered, as will those with 1 or 2 exams remaining. You will ideally have experience of working with direct clients, and be comfortable providing advice to people having varying degrees of IP experience.
  • You will have a significant amount of experience of drafting patent applications relating to mechanical technologies.
  • An academic background in mechanical engineering is preferred, but not essential. More important is demonstrable experience of patent work in this field.
  • Successful candidates will also be able to demonstrate the following:
  • An appropriate professional attitude (personable, well prepared, flexible and enthusiastic)
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to express complex ideas clearly and concisely, and the ability to structure a precise and coherent argument
  • Ability to deal with a variety of people at different levels
  • Ability to balance knowledge of intellectual property law against commercial requirements
  • Ability to work under pressure, which may be the result of competing and inflexible deadlines when working for more than one client at the same time
  • Excellent research and presentation skills
  • Meticulous attention to detail, and an analytical mind
  • Initiative, accountability and the ability to act independently and manage own workload.

Responsibilities

  • Drafting patent applications.
  • Prosecution and advice work (such as freedom-to-operate, infringement & validity).
  • Handling registered designs work.
  • Undertaking a part-time secondment to some of our UK-based clients.
  • Working closely with companies to get a deep understanding of their businesses and markets.
  • Helping clients achieve their commercial objectives by obtaining tailored patent protection.
  • Defending patent rights when their validity is attacked.
  • Managing risks posed by third-party patent rights.

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Patent Attorney position?

The preferred minimum qualification is that candidates should be Chartered and European Patent Attorneys, ideally with experience in the relevant technologies since joining the patent profession. Applicants with just UK or European qualification, or those with one or two exams remaining, will also be considered.

What type of work will a newly qualified Patent Attorney be doing?

The work will primarily involve drafting patent applications, along with prosecution and advisory work such as freedom-to-operate, infringement, and validity assessments. There may also be opportunities to handle registered designs work and participate in secondments with UK-based clients.

Where is the office located?

The position is based in the Bath office of EIP.

What is the working schedule for this position?

The role follows a hybrid working model, with three days in the office and two days working from home.

What kind of experience is preferred for applicants?

Candidates should have significant experience in drafting patent applications related to mechanical technologies and ideally experience with direct clients. A background in mechanical engineering is preferred but not essential.

What benefits are offered to employees?

EIP offers a competitive salary and benefits including a bonus scheme, 25 days of holiday (excluding bank holidays), private medical healthcare, free eye tests, employee assistance programs, cycle-to-work scheme, season ticket loans, electric vehicle schemes, a group personal pension plan, enhanced family leave, and volunteering leave.

Is EIP committed to diversity in the workplace?

Yes, EIP values diversity and is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunities, actively welcoming applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their background.

What kind of clients will I be working with?

You will work with a variety of clients, including UK-based and multinational companies across various sectors such as aerospace, automotive, marine, transport & logistics, and consumer goods.

What is the company culture like at EIP?

EIP fosters a friendly, progressive, and mutually supportive working environment with a smart casual dress policy and a focus on employee well-being and development.

Are there opportunities for professional development at EIP?

Yes, EIP provides a sophisticated training program with support for patent attorneys at all levels, ensuring exposure to clients and various opportunities for growth within the firm.

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EIP

We specialise in high-value and complex patent matters.

Law
Industry
51-200
Employees
2000
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We specialise in high-value and complex patent matters. Our multidisciplinary team combines patent attorneys, litigators and commercial IP lawyers in three of the world’s main patent markets - Germany, UK and USA and now also in the Nordics through our recent expansion into Sweden. Our patent drafting, prosecution and challenges practice obtains and defends high-value and complex patents for clients, and invalidates patents held by others during post-grant proceedings including oppositions at the European Patent Office (EPO). EIP’s litigation practice has built a strong reputation for quality and success amongst its competitors and clients, with a strong track record including success in a landmark ruling on Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) from the UK Supreme Court. Increasingly our patent attorneys work closely with the litigation team in the UK and Germany providing additional technical expertise on large scale international patent litigation matters. We have represented clients in hundreds of oppositions before the EPO. We counsel clients on strategic patent portfolio development, and have implemented high-level IP strategies for some of the world’s largest companies. We also offer commercial advice on the exploitation and use of the full range of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) including patents, trademarks, design rights, copyright and other ancillary issues arising in relation to data protection and rights of privacy.