Patent Secretary

My client is a well regarded, long established law firm operating in the Intellectual Property space with several offices in the UK & Europe, their main site is in London. Known as leaders in their field with a reputation for stability, a strong client base, expertise and knowledge within this niche area of law, proud to be an employer who put their employees at the heart of their business. They offer a good work-life balance, flexible working, generous benefits and a commitment to diversity & inclusion and championing environmental issues, there is also fantastic culture of transparency and openness.

They are on the hunt for an experienced **Patent Secretary** who will have a superb opportunity to be part of the continued success of the organisation.

**THE ROLE**
You will generally work for between two and three Fee Earners who cover Biotechnology & Life Sciences, Engineering & IT and Chemistry & Pharmaceuticals. Although you will be kept nicely busy, my client would like to hire a flexible individual who is happy to lend a hand covering annual leave, sickness and general peaks in workloads cross teams.
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- E-PCT filings, GB filings, PCT filings and divisional filings
- Preparing and filing responses on OLF
- Preparing description and claim amendments
- Checking the Partner’s reminder system, generating reminder letters and taking action
- Drafting letters in response to enquiries from clients
- InterAction
- Use of EPO online filing software and the EPO register/WIPO register
- Scheduling meetings

**ABOUT YOU**
- Previous proven patent secretarial experience
- Excellent typing skills (fast and accurate)
- Proficient in MS Word and Excel

**THE PACKAGE**
- £35k-£38k salary
- Performance related bonus scheme
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Group Income Protection
- 20 days annual leave plus an extra day at Christmas
- Flex scheme in return for excess hours worked for the firm
- Flexible working around core hours
- Two days per week remote working
- Travel and personal accident insurance for business and personal
- Annual season ticket loan
- Enhanced maternity/paternity package
- A range of social events
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme