Patent Attorney (Newly Qualified), Dynamics (Mechanical Engineering)
Job title: Patent Attorney (Newly Qualified), Dynamics (Mechanical Engineering)
Discipline: Mechanical Engineering
Technologies: Ability to work in the field of mechanical engineering including electromechanical systems, control systems, robotics, manufacturing, fluid mechanics.
Preferred minimum level of qualification: Chartered & European Patent Attorney with experience in the relevant technologies since joining the patent profession.
Term: Permanent, Full-time (three days in the office & two days working from home)
EIP is an award-winning firm that specializes in high-value and complex patents with offices in Europe and the US. Our multidisciplinary team combines patent attorneys, litigators, and commercial IP lawyers in major patent markets – Germany, UK, USA, and now also in the Nordics through our recent expansion into Sweden.
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.
About EIP Dynamics
EIP Dynamics is our mechanical and electrical engineering practice, which advises start-ups, SMEs, and multinationals in various industries, including aerospace, automotive, marine, transport & logistics, household appliances, computer hardware, consumer goods, and packaging.
About the role
EIP Dynamics is looking for a newly qualified patent attorney to join our Bath office. The practice is developing rapidly, and we seek a talented professional to help with increased work demands from existing clients and new work from recent client acquisitions.
Typically, the subject matter will include 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 large 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.
You will be comfortable working in a modern, fast-paced environment where you are given 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 with varying degrees of IP experience.
You will have significant experience drafting patent applications relating to mechanical technologies.
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
* 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 with competing deadlines
* Excellent research and presentation skills
* Meticulous attention to detail and an analytical mind
* Initiative, accountability, and the ability to manage your workload independently
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 enjoy reduced business hours on office days subject to urgent work commitments.
EIP has a friendly, progressive, and mutually supportive working environment along with a smart casual dress policy and stylish modern offices.
We offer a competitive salary and several benefits:
* Bonus Scheme
* 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
* Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
* Holiday loyalty
* Volunteering Leave
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.
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