Are you a highly motivated Patent Administrator who is looking to progress within the IP world? If so, we are working on behalf of a leading IP practice with capacity to welcome an additional Patent Administrator into their team due to internal promotion.
This excellent opportunity can be based out of either their Bristol, Sheffield or Warwick office.
You will be responsible for the following:
• Preparing official forms for UK, European and other applications.
• Managing your own and Attorney inboxes.
• Maintaining the accuracy of the case management system.
• Ad hoc training of new starters.
• Preparing and attending client meetings.
• Preparing and processing invoices.
• Additional ad hoc duties were necessary.
We would be delighted to hear from candidates who are able to work autonomously when required, with the ability to prioritise through efficient delegation, proficient in MS office, possess expeditious typing skills and have a willingness to learn in-house electronic filing, records and other IT platforms.
If you would like to discover more about this fantastic Patent Administrator opportunity with a leading progressive and agile firm who consistently deliver an outstanding client service, then Tim Brown awaits your call on 0113 467 9798 or via tim.brown@saccomann.com
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Partnership with genuine geographical flexibility? If you're a qualified Electronics Patent Attorney with aspirations to become a Partner, and enjoy genuine influence in how both your practice and your colleagues continue to develop, this is a firm with a gap in their succession planning and the scope to offer a home / office working pattern bespoke to you.
As well as having excellent drafting skills and a solid knowledge on all matters pertaining to the patent life cycle, you’ll be a dynamic and innovative Attorney with an impressive billing history, who thrives on close-knit collaboration with both clients and colleagues. Commercially astute, you’ll work directly with exceptional existing clients, relish the opportunity to develop the practice and thrive on business development and marketing. An all-round team player, your strong interpersonal skills will be fully utilised in supporting and mentoring junior colleagues on their route to qualification and beyond.
With a positive, forward-thinking culture and ethos, as well as a tailored approach to work/life balance, this is a role where you really can ‘have it all’!
To discover more on this unmissable Patent Partner opportunity with a genuinely flexible base location, then please contact Catherine French or Clare Humphris on 0113 245 3338 for a conversation in confidence, or via catherine.french@saccomann.com / clare.humphris@saccomann.com....Read more...
Partnership with genuine geographical flexibility? If you're a qualified Electronics Patent Attorney with aspirations to become a Partner, and enjoy genuine influence in how both your practice and your colleagues continue to develop, this is a firm with a gap in their succession planning and the scope to offer a home / office working pattern bespoke to you.
As well as having excellent drafting skills and a solid knowledge on all matters pertaining to the patent life cycle, you’ll be a dynamic and innovative Attorney with an impressive billing history, who thrives on close-knit collaboration with both clients and colleagues. Commercially astute, you’ll work directly with exceptional existing clients, relish the opportunity to develop the practice and thrive on business development and marketing. An all-round team player, your strong interpersonal skills will be fully utilised in supporting and mentoring junior colleagues on their route to qualification and beyond.
With a positive, forward-thinking culture and ethos, as well as a tailored approach to work/life balance, this is a role where you really can ‘have it all’!
To discover more on this unmissable Patent Partner opportunity with a genuinely flexible base location, then please contact Catherine French or Clare Humphris on 0113 245 3338 for a conversation in confidence, or via catherine.french@saccomann.com / clare.humphris@saccomann.com....Read more...
Partnership with genuine geographical flexibility? If you're a qualified Electronics Patent Attorney with aspirations to become a Partner, and enjoy genuine influence in how both your practice and your colleagues continue to develop, this is a firm with a gap in their succession planning and the scope to offer a home / office working pattern bespoke to you.
As well as having excellent drafting skills and a solid knowledge on all matters pertaining to the patent life cycle, you’ll be a dynamic and innovative Attorney with an impressive billing history, who thrives on close-knit collaboration with both clients and colleagues. Commercially astute, you’ll work directly with exceptional existing clients, relish the opportunity to develop the practice and thrive on business development and marketing. An all-round team player, your strong interpersonal skills will be fully utilised in supporting and mentoring junior colleagues on their route to qualification and beyond.
With a positive, forward-thinking culture and ethos, as well as a tailored approach to work/life balance, this is a role where you really can ‘have it all’!
To discover more on this unmissable Patent Partner opportunity with a genuinely flexible base location, then please contact Catherine French or Clare Humphris on 0113 245 3338 for a conversation in confidence, or via catherine.french@saccomann.com / clare.humphris@saccomann.com....Read more...
Our client is a heavyweight IP practice with a global presence who has instructed us on an unmissable opportunity within their impressive London office. If you are a Patent Secretary with at least 3 years’ experience in the IP sector and keen to make your next significant move then this role should not be missed!
You will provide pivotal support to fee earners covering general secretarial and administrative support by way of managing mailboxes, reviewing deadlines, maintaining electronic case files, workflow and databases to ensure that patent applications and official actions are smoothly managed. Other tasks include routine and non-routine correspondence, preparing official responses, recording service charges and broad administrative tasks from scanning, filing and booking travel.
Outstanding organisation and prioritisation skills aside, it’s essential that you have a positive outlook and are calm and methodical under pressure. This multi-faceted role requires you to operate autonomously as well as within a strong and supportive team environment.
Reporting to the Office Manager you will be welcomed into the thriving support function of this culturally progressive firm, where blended working and an impressive remuneration and benefits package is offered.
Please do talk to Tim Brown today to find out more on this great Patent Secretary position on 0113 467 9798 or email: tim.brown@saccomann.com
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Brand new opportunity for a proficient Senior Patent Administrator to join a leading Intellectual Property firm in their friendly London office!
We are working with an impressive global IP practice who is keen to accommodate a skilled intellectual property professional who possesses relevant and demonstrable Patent Administration knowledge into their expert team.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established practice who are in partnership with an array of stellar clients. You will be welcomed into this supportive team carrying out tasks such as filing, processing incoming correspondence, recording case load charges and liaising with external stakeholders obtaining and instructing as well as monitoring due dates.
This varied position will suit a Senior Patent Administrator with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar IP environment, who is desirably but not essentially CIPA qualified. You must also have excellent attention to detail, strong verbal and written communication skills, a sound IT knowledge and superb organisation and prioritisation skills to be successful in this fast-paced environment.
If you are exploring your IP career options and would appreciate a conversation in confidence regarding this role or the market in general, then please do contact Tim Brown on 0113 467 9798 or tim.brown@saccomann.com....Read more...
Due to internal promotion, a rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Patent Records and Renewals Administrator to join a leading IP Practice.
Their South West office is now seeking an additional Patent Records and Renewals Administrator to join their growing team, providing full support across the business.
With often time sensitive and complex matters, attention to detail and time management is of paramount importance to this position, as is the requirement to have worked previously within an IP environment.
Do get in touch with Tim Brown today for a confidential chat about this unmissable opportunity.
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We are delighted to have been exclusively instructed on a superb opening within an impressive full-service Patent and Trade Mark practice. Sought is a Senior Associate / Partner Designate Chemistry Attorney to join their thriving team.
If you’ve reached that point in your career where you’re craving something different, keen to explore where your depth of knowledge and experience can be best utilised to reach your full potential, then this opportunity should not be missed.
A superb variety of high-quality direct client work awaits within the biochemistry/pharmaceutical space across the patent life cycle, where you can play a key role in enriching existing client relationships as well as developing new ones whilst nurturing the junior members with this collegiate team.
On offer to an experienced attorney at either Senior Associate or possibly Partner level, is a great deal of flexibility in terms of your requirements, whether you’re looking for a permanent position or a contract on a full time or part time basis. Geographically too, there is the capacity and agility to work from any of their North, South and / or West offices, on a hybrid working basis.
If you are an experienced, self-standing Chemistry Patent Attorney who is seeking professional and personal satisfaction, as well as career fulfilment, then Catherine French would love to hear from you on 0113 467 9790 or at catherine.french@saccomann.com
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We are delighted to have been exclusively instructed on a superb opening within an impressive full-service Patent and Trade Mark practice. Sought is a Senior Associate / Partner Designate Chemistry Attorney to join their thriving team.
If you’ve reached that point in your career where you’re craving something different, keen to explore where your depth of knowledge and experience can be best utilised to reach your full potential, then this opportunity should not be missed.
A superb variety of high-quality direct client work awaits within the biochemistry/pharmaceutical space across the patent life cycle, where you can play a key role in enriching existing client relationships as well as developing new ones whilst nurturing the junior members with this collegiate team.
On offer to an experienced attorney at either Senior Associate or possibly Partner level, is a great deal of flexibility in terms of your requirements, whether you’re looking for a permanent position or a contract on a full time or part time basis. Geographically too, there is the capacity and agility to work from any of their North, South and / or West offices, on a hybrid working basis.
If you are an experienced, self-standing Chemistry Patent Attorney who is seeking professional and personal satisfaction, as well as career fulfilment, then Catherine French would love to hear from you on 0113 467 9790 or at catherine.french@saccomann.com
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A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Patent Litigation Paralegal to join the established team of a leading IP Practice. Based in their central London office, please do get in touch if you are currently exploring the market!
This will be an exciting, mixed and varied position where you will be responsible for providing full Paralegal support to a range of Solicitors and Partners across the team. Responsibilities for this Patent Litigation Paralegal opportunity include, but are not limited to;
• Providing full assistance with Court hearings and trials
• Filing and searching documents using the Court’s online system
• Interfacing with other firms of solicitors to agree the content of court papers ahead of trials/hearings
• Preparation of papers for external use by witnesses and Barristers
• Document management, both internal and external
Along with your law degree, you will ideally have at least 12-months experience under your belt from a similar position. It’s imperative that you possess excellent organisational skills and can confidently and effectively communicate at all levels. You will also demonstrate a flexible and pro-active approach to your work and be adept at working well under pressure.
If you are keen to discover more about this superb Patent Litigation Paralegal offering, please do contact Tim Brown today on 0113 467 9798 / tim.brown@saccomann.com
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Sacco Mann are working in partnership with an innovative, highly successful IP practice who are seeking a skilled Patent Secretary to join their London team.
The Role
You will be instrumental to this successful business in providing full secretarial, PA and administrative support to a handful of Fee Earners.
What’s in it for You?
Competitive Package: A market leading financial package.
Career Development: Access to professional development opportunities and clear progression pathway.
Hybrid working: 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home.
Autonomy & Support: Take charge of your own workload whilst enjoying the backing of a collaborative and knowledgeable team.
Work-Life Balance: A healthy approach with regular wellbeing events within a friendly and sociable environment.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Team Leader, an overview of your day-to-day duties include:
Legal Support – Preparing official forms for UK, EU and international patent applications, papers/bundles for oral proceedings, standard reporting letters without instruction. You will also, monitor and act on prompt schedules and amend documents.
Secretarial Support – You will be a primary point of contact for Fee Earners and manage all aspects of their diaries, covering travel arrangements and organising meetings (in person and virtually).
General Support – This includes holiday cover for colleagues, liaising with other departments, project work, preparing invoices, file management, invoicing and monitoring e-workspaces.
About You
You’ll possess demonstrable experience working within a similar patent role, be this secretarial or administrative.
Be au fait with Microsoft Office, Epoline, Inprotech and SharePoint.
Pragmatic, solution focused and proactive with the ability to work calmly under pressure.
An excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing.
Seamlessly manage your own workload, consistently meeting tight deadlines.
If you would like to discuss this excellent Patent Secretary opportunity in more detail, please contact Tim Brown on 0113 467 9798 / tim.brown@saccomann.com
If this role isn’t quite right for you, we are instructed on an array of IP support roles across the UK, so please don’t hesitate to get in touch. We’d love to hear from you!
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A unique opportunity for an experienced and entrepreneurial European Patent Attorney to join this exciting European IP firm as their first in-house Partner patent attorney.
With a brief to build on the significant support and administrative resources within the company, this is your chance to spearhead the development of their attorney practice, focus on client relationships and grow a dynamic patent firm. Working remotely with international colleagues as well as both industry and private practice clients across the world, you will be a key figure in the firm's leadership team and an integral part of their future growth.
This is your chance to redefine your career and create your own legacy, both personally and professionally. With a platform and the support to implement ideas and navigate through the exciting challenges and rewards of growing and managing a firm, you can come to this position from any technical discipline. You should be able to demonstrate a proven track record in business development as well as acquiring new clients with a view to bringing your own portfolio (in time, if not immediately). As befits the seniority of this position, as well as the significant rewards that go with it, you should have both the experience, the confidence and the gravitas to make and implement strategic decisions both for the future of the firm and for the clients it serves.
For further information and / or to apply for this role, please contact catherine.french@saccomann.com on 0113 467 9790 in complete confidence.
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Quasi in-house opportunity for a Life Sciences Patent Attorney looking to take responsibility for a variety of direct clients across the Biotech, Pharmaceutical and Chemistry sectors. Working closely with colleagues and clients both on site and remotely, you will advise on patent strategy across the full commercial spectrum, from protection of trade secrets, to drafting and prosecution, portfolio management, licensing, assignments, acquisitions and sales. With offices in Oxford and London, there is plenty of scope for geographical flexibility as well as hybrid working, together with the freedom to make sensible commercial decisions to work most effectively with those clients and colleagues.
Time to grasp the nettle and take commercial charge of your clients' IP value, as well as your career? Please contact catherine.french@saccomann.com on 0113 467 9790 for more information in complete confidence.....Read more...
Quasi in-house opportunity for a Life Sciences Patent Attorney looking to take responsibility for a variety of direct clients across the Biotech, Pharmaceutical and Chemistry sectors. Working closely with colleagues and clients both on site and remotely, you will advise on patent strategy across the full commercial spectrum, from protection of trade secrets, to drafting and prosecution, portfolio management, licensing, assignments, acquisitions and sales. With offices in Oxford and London, there is plenty of scope for geographical flexibility as well as hybrid working, together with the freedom to make sensible commercial decisions to work most effectively with those clients and colleagues.
Time to grasp the nettle and take commercial charge of your clients' IP value, as well as your career? Please contact catherine.french@saccomann.com on 0113 467 9790 for more information in complete confidence.....Read more...
Leading IP practice is seeking an experienced Patent Renewals Administrator to join their friendly London team.
This is a key role within the business which will see you fully managing and overseeing the Renewals process, maintaining the Renewals inbox, monitoring the Renewals dairy list for all Patents, Trademarks and Designs, as well as updating Inprotech with all Renewals payments and status changes.
With strong attention to detail, willingness to act as a team player and always taking a professional approach, you will play an active role in overseeing and supervising a junior member of the team.
If you are keen to discuss this superb Patent Renewals Administrator position and discover more about this collegiate and inclusive international firm, then please do contact Tim Brown today on 0113 467 9798 or via: tim.brown@saccomann.com
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Leading IP practice is seeking an experienced Patent Renewals Administrator to join their friendly London team.
This is a key role within the business which will see you fully managing and overseeing the Renewals process, maintaining the Renewals inbox, monitoring the Renewals dairy list for all Patents, Trademarks and Designs, as well as updating Inprotech with all Renewals payments and status changes.
With strong attention to detail, willingness to act as a team player and always taking a professional approach, you will play an active role in overseeing and supervising a junior member of the team.
If you are keen to discuss this superb Patent Renewals Administrator position and discover more about this collegiate and inclusive international firm, then please do contact Tim Brown today on 0113 467 9798 or via: tim.brown@saccomann.com....Read more...
An agile full-service IP firm seeks a meticulous Patent Administrator to fully support its fee earners. Covering sectors in science, technology and design, this practice pride themselves in consistently helping their clients achieve a competitive advantage.
Based at their Surrey office, the ideal candidate will be a CIPA qualified individual with a team playing ethos, IT savvy, with accurate written and confident verbal communication skills. A natural pragmatist, you will carry out all patent related documentation and methodically complete a broad array of office duties, including billing, arranging meetings, and dealing with any queries. Working well under pressure with a positive attitude is essential.
This organisation provide a truly positive and supportive working environment. A competitive salary and highly impressive benefits package await!
Please talk to Tim Brown on 0113 467 9798 or via: tim.brown@saccomann.com
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Highly regarded and well-established IP firm seeks an organised and enthusiastic Patent Secretary. With a strong UK and European presence, you will join their expert Oxford team providing pivotal support to several Fee Earners spanning an interesting and diverse range of sectors.
As well as excellent secretarial skills, meticulous attention to detail and knowledge of EPO software for filing is key here. You will confidently communicate with colleagues across the business, both verbally and in writing and react pragmatically when daily priorities change. Proactive candidates who can work independently and remain calm under pressure will be looked upon favourably.
You will be welcomed into a progressive and supportive culture that recognises and encourages a sensible approach to work/life balance. Flexible working hours are offered as well as an attractive salary and benefits package.
Call Tim Brown today to discover more about this great Patent Secretary opportunity on 0113 467 9798 or via: tim.brown@saccomann.com
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A fantastic and rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced Patent Formalities Administrator to step up to the next level and take on the exciting role of Formalities Team Leader. This role is based in the friendly Cambridge office of a formidable IP practice.
With at least 5 years of experience gained within the Patent sector, you will have significant knowledge of Inprotech, diary management, monitoring deadlines and working with case management systems.
This Formalities Team Leader role will see you responsible for allocating workloads to appropriate team members, participating in regular meetings, escalating issues to the Office Manager, as well as proactively reviewing working practices across the team and implementing changes where appropriate.
This is super position to join one of the friendliest and most supportive IP firms around where there will be ample training and support on offer from the word go.
For more information about this superb Formalities Team Leader role, do contact Tim Brown on 0113 467 9798 / tim.brown@saccomann.com
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Our client is a well-established IP practice, keen to appoint a talented Lead Patent Attorney into their South Wales hub. This excellent opportunity is broadly flexible in terms of your technical background, therefore, this practice will happily consider and accommodate an attorney from any discipline, whether this is from a physics, electronics, mechanics, chemistry or biotech field. It is more about your level of experience and gravitas: therefore, if you are 3-4 years qualified and eager to bring your excellent technical skills, confidence and astute commercial acumen to a progressive and highly regarded firm then this role should certainly be explored. Partnering with an array of diverse clients to protect their IP assets, it’s imperative that you are a natural at maintaining and building on key relationships and enjoy business development. Working closely with colleagues across the practice, you’ll also have opportunity to support, mentor and nurture junior colleagues as they develop their careers. Offering hybrid working, you will ideally be present in the South Wales office 3 days a week. To discuss this Lead Patent Attorney role in detail please contact Catherine French on: 0113 467 9790 or via: catherine.french@saccomann.com....Read more...
Our client, an impressive IP firm with a global reach has an outstanding opportunity for an enthusiastic part qualified, finalist or newly qualified Patent Attorney with a Physics or Electronics background.
Ideally based out of their London office, or Oxford, if that location suits you best, you will be supported by highly impressive Partners who enjoy training and nurturing junior attorneys, as well as providing plenty of direct client contact to deliver a bespoke, top quality service. Rest assured your continued career development is in very good hands!
With invaluable insight, you will deal directly with clients and inventors across technical areas, this role offers an exceptional variety of work with a prominent focus on deep tech and cleantech matters that address global challenges and the immediate future, as well as scope to gain experience in Fintech, Crypto Currency and High Performance Computing. From drafting to contentious work, there is a wealth of opportunity to hone your skills in whichever areas appeal to you most!
A collaborative working ethos exists here along with a supportive network, blended working and a generous remuneration and benefits package. To discover more about this Physics/Electronics Patent Attorney role, please contact Catherine French on 0113 467 9790 or catherine.french@saccomann.com
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Our client, an impressive IP firm with a global reach has an outstanding opportunity for an enthusiastic part qualified, finalist or newly qualified Patent Attorney with a Physics or Electronics background.
Ideally based out of their London office, or Oxford, if that location suits you best, you will be supported by highly impressive Partners who enjoy training and nurturing junior attorneys, as well as providing plenty of direct client contact to deliver a bespoke, top quality service. Rest assured your continued career development is in very good hands!
With invaluable insight, you will deal directly with clients and inventors across technical areas, this role offers an exceptional variety of work with a prominent focus on deep tech and cleantech matters that address global challenges and the immediate future, as well as scope to gain experience in Fintech, Crypto Currency and High Performance Computing. From drafting to contentious work, there is a wealth of opportunity to hone your skills in whichever areas appeal to you most!
A collaborative working ethos exists here along with a supportive network, blended working and a generous remuneration and benefits package. To discover more about this Physics/Electronics Patent Attorney role, please contact Catherine French on 0113 467 9790 or catherine.french@saccomann.com
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Superb new opportunity for a talented and organised Patent Records Assistant to join the expert Records team of a prominent IP firm. Based in their central London office, this role is an excellent opportunity to embark on a career within the niche and exciting intellectual property environment.
This unmissable Patent Records Assistant offering would suit those with experience working in a professional services environment who are ready to take the next step in their career. IP experience is not essential and full training and support within a nurturing team will be offered in this rare instance.
A pivotal role, you’ll assist to ensure the smooth running of the department and their records database. Responsibilities include scanning post into the records system, filing post into their document management system, downloading EPO and IPO post and docketing deadlines and converting and categorising Records emails for processing.
In order to thrive here, it’s essential that you are a self-motivated and pragmatic team player with an interest in data management and intellectual property generally.
What awaits is a positive and inclusive culture along with this professionally rewarding role where you’ll be fully supported as you learn and grow.
Do catch up today with Tim Brown on 0113 467 9798 or via: tim.brown@saccomann.com....Read more...
The Role
We have been instructed by a long-standing client, a leading IP practice, who are looking for an exceptional Part Qualified Electronics Patent Attorney to join the expert Manchester team. If you’re looking to develop and progress your career to qualification and beyond, there’s no better firm from which to establish and build on your professional reputation! A close-knit team of friendly and ambitious Electronics specialists want to hear from you!
What’s in it for You?
Competitive Package: A salary and wide-ranging benefits package designed to reflect your skills, dedication and hard work.
Career Development: A bespoke plan for your professional development opportunities and clear progression pathways within a meritocratic framework.
Autonomy & Support: There is no micromanagement here, only a supportive environment where you will be given all the autonomy you need whilst enjoying the backing of a collaborative, heavyweight team.
Work-Life Balance: A progressive, flexible and supportive workplace that values your well-being.
Key Responsibilities
You will be involved in a broad range of patent work and immerse yourself in an interesting caseload that includes drafting and prosecution for mainly direct clients.
You will work closely with two key Partners whose portfolio boasts a diverse range of established high-profile clients from start-ups to multinationals and impart strategic and commercially focused IP advice from day one.
Day to day you will work hard to establish, develop and maintain strong relationships with existing clients, agents and colleagues across the business.
About You
The ideal candidate will be proactive, client-focused, and ready to make an impact.
You will be a part qualified patent attorney with a sound technical knowledge in electronics.
You will have a natural interest and curiosity in keeping up with the latest innovations in the electronics field.
You will hold excellent communication skills, both written and spoken, with a focus on client care.
You will be able to work both independently and collaboratively, manage priorities, and meet deadlines.
For a conversation in confidence, please do contact Clare Humphris on 0113 467 7112 or via: clare.humphris@saccomann.com....Read more...
Dual qualified Electronics Attorney looking for a breath of fresh air?! This truly innovative, specialist practice offers a top quality client base, plenty of variety and a consistent workflow that allows you to focus on existing clients rather than being under pressure to find new ones.
With offices throughout the UK, as well as bases in Europe and the US, you can choose where you work from, with confidence that you are fully connected to and integrated with all your colleagues as well as your clients. Supported by a slick, cutting edge support system (both IT and human!), you can make the most of your time and play to your strengths, ensuring that you can not only perform to the best of your potential, but be generously rewarded for it too.
Clients range from FTSE 100 and S&P 500 companies through to SMEs and individuals and you can enjoy a mix of technology including display systems and holography, audio, computer systems and networking, renewable energy infrastructure, medical devices, and sports technology. Advice may range from portfolio management to freedom-to-operate, invention mining and obtaining commercially valuable patent protection, as well as drafting and prosecuting applications in Europe, the UK and worldwide. There is also plenty of scope for contentious work including post-grant enforcement against competitors and defending granted patents against invalidity actions. For those with a real penchant for litigation, you can represent clients in opposition and appeal proceedings before the European Patent Office, as well as providing litigation support for proceedings before the UK High Court, the UK Intellectual Property Enterprise Court (IPEC), regional courts in Europe and the UK IPO.
If you'd like to hear more about how this firm can offer you something genuinely different, then please contact Catherine French in complete confidence on 0113 467 9790....Read more...
