Patent Administrator

Proclinical is actively seeking a Patent Administrator to work with our clients team.

The position is a 12 month contract with the option to extend, this is a Hybrid position requiring 2 days onsite per week.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinating with attorneys and administration team to identify and manage deadlines.
• Tracking/updating due dates via Memotech Database system.
• Patent formalities (preparing documents such as POAs, Assignments, using templates…)
• Preparing applications for filing via EPO, UKIPO, PCT online filing tools.
• Corresponding with foreign agents to file patents (national phase entry, EP validation) and other official patent actions (such as requesting examination, paying fees) via email.
• Handling ad hoc formal patent requirements.
• Preparing correspondence (emails, official letters…)

Experience:

• CIPA patent paralegal/administrator qualification an advantage but not mandatory.
• Ideally looking for previous experience in a patent administration role but would consider candidates with general office administration experience with the right skills and a willingness to learn patents.
• Good working knowledge in patent databases (or general data entry): Memotech / Inprotech, First to file / electronic file system or similar.
• Good working knowledge of online filing tools an advantage (EPO OLF, ePCT, UK filings)
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft office (word, outlook, excel) required
• Good knowledge in English oral and written.

If you meet the above qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, please submit your application.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract, Temp to perm
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: £15.00-£18.50 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Slough: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

• CIPA patent paralegal/administrator qualification (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Slough

Application deadline: 04/02/2024
Reference ID: 58451
Expected start date: 29/04/2024