Patent Grant Manager

1 day ago


Bristol, United Kingdom Withers & Rogers Full time

About Withers & Rogers

We are one of Europe's largest dedicated intellectual property law firms, with offices across the UK, Paris, and Munich.

Our patent and trade mark attorneys, support, and operations staff have a breadth of expertise and a depth of specialist sector knowledge that is second to none.

In this role, you will be responsible for deputising for the EP Grant & Validation Manager regarding operational management of the EP Grant & Validation team.

Responsibilities:

  • Ensuring relevant grant and validation deadlines are met, efficiently and with minimal risk.
  • Working with the EP Grant and Validation Manager to define and develop procedures to maintain or enhance efficiency, ensuring best practice and effective training within the EP Grant & Validation team.
  • Instructing validation of EP granted patents via a network of trusted providers and handling subsequent related work.
  • Filing Unitary Patents and UPC opt-outs.
  • Checking and reporting official grant documentation to clients.
  • Monitoring and reporting End of Opposition notices to clients.
  • Handling French and German claims translations to meet the Rule 71(3) EPC requirements.
  • Paying official grant and printing fees using EPO Online Filing software, reporting, and invoicing clients.
  • Entering charges, preparing invoices, e-billing, and uploading invoices and LEDES files to online portals.
  • Preparing grant estimates and reporting Decision to Grant.

Requirements:

  • EP Grant experience is preferred, or a strong patent administration background.
  • Good communication skills and ability to interact with all levels of internal and external contacts.
  • Attention to detail and pride in work product with the ability to balance and prioritise workload, remain composed and level-headed during periods of particularly busy activity, and be proactive in helping other members of the team.
  • Good Microsoft package skills, ideally an understanding of case management systems.
  • The desire to learn and a willingness to become involved in the work, working individually and as a team.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary (£60,000 - £80,000 per year)
  • Benefits such as healthcare cash plan and additional holiday purchase scheme.
  • Flexible working options.
  • Enhanced Parental Leave options.
  • Positive and welcoming work environment.

A message from Withers & Rogers

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