Carpmaels & Ransford is renowned as a leader in the European IP market, with a rich 200-year heritage in the patent profession blended with a modern reputation for innovation in IP.
We are offering an opportunity for a part-qualified or qualified patent attorney within our Chemistry practice group. The group supports some of the world’s leading chemical and consumer companies and research institutions protecting exciting and cutting edge technologies in the fields of polymer chemistry, catalysts, batteries, metallurgy, nanotechnology, cleantech, electrochemistry, petrochemicals, surfactants and food chemistry. You may also have the opportunity to work with our Pharmaceuticals or Engineering practice groups
Those joining our team will have:
- Up to 3 years post-qualification experience
- Management of a broad spectrum of chemical work, particularly industrial process chemistry and speciality chemicals
- Experience of drafting, filing and prosecuting EPO and PCT applications
- Experience of EPO oppositions and appeal work preferable
- Excellent academic background ideally with an emphasis on organic chemistry
- An excellent command of both written and spoken English
- Ability to analyse and conceptualise complex matters
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent time management skills
- An innate interest in the world of business as well as the IP profession
- A passion and aptitude for problem solving
- Keen eye for detail
Successful candidates will benefit from:
- Diverse chemistry work, including EPO opposition and appeal work
- A supportive and sociable team-based working environment
- Exceptional training for UK and EQE qualifications and beyond
- A wide variety of interesting work for a broad range of clients
- Excellent remuneration and benefits package
- A range of sports, clubs and charity initiatives sponsored by the firm
- Central London location
How to apply
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