ABOUT REDDIE & GROSE LLP
Reddie & Grose is an internationally renowned firm of European and United Kingdom patent, trade mark and design attorneys.
Our attorneys handle the full range of IP rights including patents, trade marks and registered designs. We also handle the protection of plant variety rights. Within these areas we handle drafting, filing, prosecution, opposition, enforcement, defence and dispute resolution in general. We also advise on IP strategy and are able to offer support in due diligence and other aspects of corporate transactions handled by our law firm colleagues.
We understand work-life challenges and are sensitive to how work can impact your personal life. We respect this and will always encourage a good work-life balance. Our workplace is one where fairness, respect, equality and dignity are promoted and are part of the firm’s everyday goals and behaviour. There is a welcoming culture where we recognise that the different backgrounds, values, attitudes, skills and experience of our staff means they bring a unique perspective to work issues.
Our well-established Electrical, Electronics & Software team cover a wide range of technologies and can adapt and take on new concepts, enabling us to support clients across the whole sector.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, INCLUSION & BELONGING
Reddie & Grose LLP is an equal opportunities employer. It is essential that equality of opportunity and the absence of unfair discrimination be at the core of all the firm’s policies and activities. We value diversity and ensure that all employment decisions are based on merit, competence, and potential. Every individual’s uniqueness enhances our collective strength. We are members of IP Inclusive and have been actively involved in Women in IP, IP & ME, IP Out and IP Ability.
STAFF BENEFITS
- 26 days annual leave plus all bank and public holidays
- Remote home working (40% office / 60% working from home)
- Discretionary Christmas bonus
- Private Pension Scheme (with optional salary sacrifice)
- Group Life Assurance (3 x salary)
- Family Friendly Policies
- Cycle to work scheme (salary sacrifice scheme)
- Eye care vouchers
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee Benefits Platform
- Active social events calendar
- Interest free season ticket loans
- Private medical scheme
- Access to cycle store and shower facilities
- Positive culture for work-life balance
- Daily delivery of fresh fruit
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
We are seeking a fully qualified attorney with up to 5 years PQE to join our Electrical, Electronics and Software team. The role will be well suited to an attorney with a technical/scientific background including physics, physical science, electrical engineering, electronics or computer science, and who has the aptitude to handle work in the telecommunications and audio/video compression fields. Experience of European prosecution work in these areas is beneficial but not essential.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing exceptional service for an existing portfolio of clients. Experience and enthusiasm for business development would be an asset as we are looking for candidates who have a genuine interest in developing client relationships and in growing the business.
Key responsibilities:
You will play an important role in our team, with a focus on European patent prosecution for a prominent US based multinational client. This work centres on telecommunications, audio/video compression and related technologies such as AR/VR, autonomous driving, biometric sensors and AI. Additionally, you will be involved in drafting and international patent prosecution for a multinational client specialising in IT solutions for the air transport industry. Your work will also encompass a diverse range of patent activity, serving both direct clients and agencies in the electronics, electrical engineering, software and fintech fields.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Proactive engagement in EPO prosecution, demonstrating a deep understanding of client technology and commercial interests
- Attendance at oral proceedings
- Collaborative work with clients and inventors to develop effective patent filing strategies
- Drafting of patent applications
- International patent prosecution and portfolio management
- Active involvement in various business development activities