We are currently seeking a finals standard or dual qualified Patent Attorney (CPA and EPA) to join our Birmingham office.

The appointee will be responsible for providing exceptional client service for an existing portfolio. In addition they will support with the acquisition of new clients to expand the team’s fee earning capabilities and ultimately will become responsible for the management and administration of their own client portfolio.

They will be actively involved in developing and implementing patent drafting / prosecution. This will include the identification of inventions and drafting, filing and prosecution of patent applications in both the UK and Europe, as well as directing prosecution of patent applications in various jurisdictions outside Europe via local Attorneys.

The appointee will benefit from the assistance and support of the Partners to ensure his / her successful integration into the firm. Extensive support is also available from highly capable clerical and administrative employees together with the use of a bespoke case management system.

Requirements: 

• Finals standard or dual qualified (CPA and EPA) Patent Attorney
• First or upper second class honours degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Mathematics, Physics or other specialism with relevant Electronics and/or Software component
• Highly motivated and pro-active

We offer competitive remuneration and all the benefits associated with an international professional services firm.

We recognise that every Patent Attorney has an important role to play in the success of the business.  As such, we invest time and resources to ensure that matters such as individual contribution and career aspirations are discussed openly, and are considered with regularity and fairness.  Career progression decisions are objective, transparent and based on merit.

The size of the business also enables other interesting opportunities – business development; brand promotion; international campaigns and assignments; team management; training and mentoring; quality and compliance work; and many more.

Submissions will be treated in the strictest confidence.