IP Protection Specialist for Advanced Engineering

7 days ago


South East London, United Kingdom Withers & Rogers Full time

Withers & Rogers is a leading intellectual property law firm seeking an IP Protection Specialist for our Advanced Engineering group. This full-time, permanent position is based in one of our UK locations: Bristol, London, Sheffield, or Warwick.

About Us

We are a dedicated and innovative team with over 140 years of experience. Our clients include renowned organisations from across Europe, North America, and Asia. We believe in building trusting relationships and fostering a supportive culture where employees can grow and share their ideas.

The Role

As an IP Protection Specialist, you will be responsible for advising clients on securing appropriate IP protection, researching prior art, and drafting specifications for complex technical inventions. You will also analyse and edit existing patent specifications, attend hearings at the European Patent Office, and research third-party intellectual property rights.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Advising clients on IP protection strategies
  • Researching prior art and developing persuasive arguments against patent office objections
  • Drafting specifications for complex technical inventions
  • Analysing and editing existing patent specifications
  • Attending hearings at the European Patent Office
  • Researching third-party intellectual property rights
About You

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • A part-qualified (UK or European) Patent Attorney qualification
  • A strong academic or industry record in an engineering discipline
  • Excellent communication skills to express technical concepts effectively
  • Experience in analysing and identifying novel features and commercial potential of inventions
  • Impeccable written English and first-rate communication skills
  • A track record of interacting effectively with staff and clients at all levels
Benefits

We offer a competitive salary (£70,000 - £100,000 per annum), benefits such as a healthcare cash plan and additional holiday purchase scheme, flexible working options, enhanced parental leave options, and a positive and welcoming work environment.

Join Our Team

If you think you have the skills to succeed in this role, we would love to hear from you.



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