intellectual property attorney Cambridge, East of England, England
Job description
About us
We are a team of European and UK Patent Attorneys who specialize in Life Sciences and Medical Technologies. We have recently expanded our focus to include Engineering as well. Our experts have extensive experience in handling complex and challenging patent cases, making Avidity IP known for its ability to successfully defend and enforce clients' intellectual property rights. We go beyond traditional IP matters and provide commercial and strategic advice to help innovators maximize the value of their ideas.
This role
As a Part Qualified Patent Attorney, you will be responsible for supporting our senior attorneys in managing client portfolios and developing patent strategies. You will work closely with clients to understand their inventions, draft patent applications, and prosecute patents before the patent offices worldwide. You will also provide technical and legal advice to clients.
Duties and responsibilities
- Assisting the senior attorneys in drafting patent applications, preparing responses to office actions,
- Participate in EPO opposition and appeal work
- Conduct patentability and freedom-to-operate searches and provide opinions to clients
- Analyse patent landscapes and provide strategic advice to clients
- Communicate with clients to understand their inventions and provide technical and legal advice
- Attend client meetings and provide presentations on patent-related topics
- Work closely with colleagues in different practice areas to provide integrated legal services to clients
- Assist with business development
Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience
- Degree in a Life Sciences discipline, BioTechnology, Biochemistry,Bioinformatics
- 3+ years experience with IP
- Experience in drafting
- EP and UK prosecution, ideally with some involvement in EP opposition/appeals
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality work
We offer a competitive salary package, comprehensive benefits with great perks, and a collaborative work environment that fosters growth and professional development. If you possess the skills and experience we are looking for, we invite you to apply.
Our Mission
We push the boundaries in protecting innovations that will preserve the health of future generations
Our Promise
To create an inclusive and diverse working environment with employee wellbeing at its heart.
Our Ethos
At our core Avidity operates on five important values; energy, individuality, productivity, creativity and trust.
Our People
We take pride in our work but understand balance. Our Employee Voice team is the heart of our community, organising social and charity events.
Diversity and Inclusion
We celebrate diverse thoughts, perspectives, and ideas. Hence, it’s key that we embrace candidates of different race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, neurodiversity, gender identity or Veteran status.
Recruitment Journey
Closing Date: 14th July 2023
Our team will begin processing applications after the closing date, and suitable candidates will be offered an initial screening call and full job specifications will be shared. If successful, you will then proceed to a 2-stage interview process, which may be conducted face-to-face or via Teams. We anticipate the entire process to take approximately 2 weeks, from the initial screening call to the final interview.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £45,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid volunteer time
- Private medical insurance
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cambridge
Application deadline: 28/07/2023
Expected start date: 01/08/2023
