Full Job Description
Job title: Patent Attorney (FQ), Dynamics
(Mechanical Engineering)
Discipline:
Mechanical Engineering
Technologies: Ability to work in the
fields of mechanical engineering including fluid mechanics,
electromechanical systems, robotics, control systems, materials
engineering, manufacturing.
Preferred minimum level
of qualification: Chartered & European Patent Attorney with
experience in the relevant technologies since joining the patent
profession.
Term: Permanent,
Full-time (3 days in the office & 2 working from home)
EIP is
award-winning and specialises in high-value and complex patent matters
with offices in Europe and the US. 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. EIP has an
ever-growing client base, from major multinationals through exciting
mid-stage IP-rich companies, to highly innovative start-ups, across
the world.
The approach to progress is highly
meritocratic, with patent attorneys at all levels receiving support
through a sophisticated training program. New trainees get exposure
to clients from the day of joining. Those who join us share in the
team's stand-out visibility in the world of patents and get to
celebrate our award wins.
Since 2018 EIP has
been a five-time winner of European and UK Patent Contentious Firm of
the Year by leading IP magazine, Managing IP while The Financial Times
lists EIP as a leading European patent law firm, recently awarding EIP
the highest possible ranking (gold stars across all six technology
areas). Feedback received from clients and peers rates EIP as
“unstuffy and its staff are very personable”, with “excellent
technical and legal expertise”, and they “combine an exceptional
professional ethic with impressive technical diligence”.
Diversity is an intrinsic part of EIP’s business culture.
We are proud to support the IP Inclusive initiative and we are a
signatory to the IP Inclusive Charter. EIP actively engages in
diversity efforts and is committed to developing an attitude of
openness for the benefit of all those working in the IP profession.
About EIP Dynamics
EIP Dynamics is our mechanical and electrical
engineering practice, which advises start-ups, SMEs and multinationals
in a wide range of industries, including aerospace, automotive,
marine, transport & logistics, household appliances, computer
hardware, consumer goods, packaging, and 2D and 3D printing.
The team, located in the UK and the US, work closely with
companies to get a deep understanding of their businesses and markets
and help them achieve their commercial objectives by obtaining
tailored patent protection, defending patent rights when their
validity is attacked, and managing risks posed by third-party patent
rights.
About the role
EIP
Dynamics, the mechanical and electrical engineering arm of EIP, are
looking for a new qualified patent attorney to join our Bath office.
The practice is continuing to develop at a rapid rate and we are
looking for a talented professional to help out with increased work
demands from existing clients and new work demands from recent client
acquisitions.
Typically, the
subject-matter of the technical work will include (but is not limited
to) manufacturing, transport (e.g. marine and aeronautical),
packaging, and consumer product technologies. This is almost
exclusively direct client work on behalf of UK-based and multinational
companies across various sectors.
A not insignificant portion of the work will be drafting
patent applications, with prosecution and advice work (such as
freedom-to-operate, infringement & validity) making up much of the
remainder. There is scope to handle registered designs work.
Opportunities also arise to undertake a part-time secondment to some
of our UK-based clients.
We are
particularly keen to hear from those interested in our Bath office.
Experience, skills & qualifications
You will be comfortable working in a modern,
fast-paced environment where you are given a level of autonomy to do
your work.
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 and the ability to act independently and manage
own workload
Other
information
With our state-of-the-art
paperless systems, we offer hybrid working, three days in the office
and two from home. EIP’s employees also enjoy reduced business hours
on the days when working from the office subject to there being no
urgent work commitments.
EIP has a friendly,
progressive and mutually supportive working environment along with a
smart casual dress policy and stylish modern offices.
Rewards & benefits
We offer a
competitive salary and several benefits:
- Discretionary
bonus
- 25 days of holiday, excluding bank holidays
- Private medical health care
- Free eye tests
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Electric vehicle scheme
- Group personal pension plan
- Enhanced maternity,
paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
- Holiday
loyalty
Equal
opportunities
EIP is an equal
opportunities employer that values diversity and welcomes applications
from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their ethnicity,
gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religious practice or any
other perceived differences.