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PATENT AND TRADE MARK CAREERS
Albright IP is one of the fastest growing firms of patent and trade mark attorneys in the country. Our current patent and trade mark vacancies in our vibrant and energetic firm are below. If you are smart, humble and hungry, and you fit the requirements below, we would be pleased to hear from you to discuss a potential career with us!
ABOUT ALBRIGHT IP
Albright IP practices in a wide variety of technical disciplines including mechanical, biomedical, electrical and electronic engineering, and works to protect inventions ranging from low-cost consumer gadgets to large industrial machinery. We also have strong Designs and Trade Marks practices.
Why would you want to work for Albright?
Albright IP is an interesting place to work, and the environment is that of a busy, successful small business.
Our staff are welcoming, engaged, supportive and highly productive. Hopefully you would find the work fulfilling and the atmosphere enjoyable.
The work will be varied as you would expect from a progressive private practice. We encourage our team to develop their technical and legal interests and seek clients that interest them.
Our offices are in the beautiful spa town of Cheltenham in the popular Montpellier area.
Cheltenham is famous for its festivals, and visitors from all around the world flock to Cheltenham for the International Festivals of music, literature and science, along with the horse racing meets. It has some of the best schooling, private and state/grammar in England, Cheltenham Ladies College, Cheltenham College, and Dean Close can also be found in the area.
CURRENT VACANCIES
Patent Attorney (trainee, part-qualified or qualified) - Cornwall
Albright IP is a modern and professional firm of patent and trade mark attorneys. Established for 15 years, we have grown from a start-up to a medium-sized firm punching well above our weight and counting FTSE 250 companies among our clients.
We have had a small presence in Cornwall since 2017 but are now seeking to establish a physical office in Truro to take advantage of the skills in the area to grow our team and continue to provide excellent service to our clients all over the world.
Most of our qualified patent attorneys started their training at Albright IP. Everybody agrees that studying for the qualifying examinations is difficult but we provide a supportive environment, a formal training programme, and most importantly exposure to a wide range of interesting client work which will provide you with the best opportunities to succeed.
We would also be interested to hear from UK and/or European qualified and part-qualified patent attorneys.
Role of a patent attorney
A good patent attorney has a strong scientific or engineering background, combined with a sharp legal mind. You will need to be able to quickly get to grips with new ideas, and critically assess technical documents. You will need to learn a lot of law and then be able to apply it to your client’s problems.
As a trainee attorney your work will include:
- Drafting new patent applications.
- Reviewing technical documents and assessing their significance for clients’ patent applications.
- Preparing responses to objections with concise and persuasive arguments.
- Supporting existing and prospective clients with advice on intellectual property.
- Work on contentious matters including allegations of infringement of all kinds of intellectual property.
You will need to work as a team with other attorneys, trainees and paralegals, including those based in our main office in Cheltenham. Some travel to Cheltenham may be necessary to meet colleagues face-to-face, but this is not expected to be frequent and can be timed flexibly to suit your personal commitments.
Required attributes
- Excellent degree in a scientific or engineering subject.
- Very strong written communication skills.
- Critical thinking skills and in particular the ability to learn the law and apply it persuasively to support your clients’ goals.
- Ability to work under pressure and calmly deal with ever-changing priorities.
- Able to deal courteously and efficiently with a diverse range of people, including international lawyers, businesspeople and individuals.
- A keen eye for detail.
The role is primarily office-based to form part of a new team based in Truro.
If you are interested, please send your CV with a formal covering letter explaining your suitability for joining our team to recruitment@albright-ip.co.uk.
Patent Attorney (trainee, part-qualified or qualified) - Cheltenham
Albright IP has the rare opportunity of a Trainee Patent Attorney vacancy.
We are also happy to consider applications from Part-Qualified or Qualified Patent Attorneys.
Read more specific detail about this Vacancy here: Trainee Patent Attorney – Vacancy
The vacancy is in our fantastic central Cheltenham Office. Cheltenham is a lovely relaxing spa town in the heart of the Cotswolds with direct and easy access to Bristol, Birmingham and London.
Established in 2007, Albright IP is a young, dynamic, and growing firm with great career opportunities for enthusiastic and driven individuals. We pride ourselves on the quality of our training, and the first-class technical calibre of our friendly and supportive teams. You will not find a better place to learn.
Responsibilities
- Understanding inventions and condensing their function to a core inventive concept
- Reviewing technical documents to determine whether an invention is new and innovative
- Describing and claiming inventions in precise legal and technical terms
- Corresponding with patent examiners and associates worldwide to argue for an invention’s patentability
- Helping and supporting existing and prospective clients with legal and business development advice
- Considering and advising on contentious matters involving copying and infringement
- Qualifying to be both a British and European patent attorney
Skills and Attributes
A first-class degree in Engineering or Science
- Recently or relatively recently graduated
- Has an interest in a broad range of technical matters
- Capable of independent research into unfamiliar topics
- Would like the challenge and satisfaction of learning to deal with national and international patent drafting, prosecution, and enforcement matters, along with ultimately building their own practice
- Wants to be based in Cheltenham
If you are interested, please send your CV with a formal covering letter explaining your suitability for joining our team to recruitment@albright-ip.co.uk.
Read more detail about this Vacancy here: Trainee Patent Attorney – Vacancy
Patent Administrator/Paralegal
Albright IP is seeking to expand its Patents Department, and has the rare opportunity of a Junior Patent Administrator/Trainee Paralegal vacancy in our fantastic main Cheltenham office.
This is a diverse role in a friendly and supportive working environment. You will eventually be included in all aspects of patent administration and supporting our attorneys.
Responsibilities
- Preparing documentation for submission at Patent Offices
- Dealing with incoming post and instructions from clients and associates and actioning accordingly
- Accurately entering and monitoring deadlines on our in-house record system
- Answering incoming calls and answering queries via email, and, over time, giving basic patent advice and guidance to clients
- Liaising with our Accounts Department and invoicing clients appropriately
- Basic legal secretarial work as required, including making appointments, reminding attorneys and Director of appointments, meeting and greeting clients and visitors to the building
- Liaising with other support staff to ensure that the above points are met
- Any ad hoc duties as deemed appropriate by the Director and attorneys
Skills and Attributes
- Good University Degree
- Ability to use own initiative and be a great, positive team player with a ‘can do’ attitude
- Excellent Proficiency with computers, especially the Microsoft Office suite
- Keen eye for detail and exceptional organisational skills with the ability to multitask
- Strong written communication skills as well as a good telephone manner
- Ability to work under pressure and deal with ever-changing priorities
- Able to deal courteously and efficiently with a wide-range of people in a legal environment
- Commitment
- Willing to be based in Cheltenham
Full training will be provided with the option of taking the CIPA Patent Administrator course in the future.
If you are interested, please send your CV with a covering letter explaining your suitability for joining our team to recruitment@albright-ip.co.uk
Legal Secretary
Albright IP is offering a career opportunity for an energetic and enthusiastic individual. We are seeking a Legal Secretary (Trainee or Qualified) for our fantastic patents team in our main Cheltenham office.
This is an interesting, fast-paced, and diverse legal secretarial role (handling emails, deadline entry, filing, client correspondence, etc) in a friendly environment supporting one of our senior attorneys.
The Cheltenham office is ideally situated at the top of Montpellier, within easy walking distance of cafes, parks and shops.
The position is in the office. We can potentially offer a hybrid working option later, if required. We do encourage active travel (walking, cycling, etc) wherever possible. Parking near the office is available.
Responsibilities
- Legal administrative work including client letters, making appointments, meeting and greeting clients and visitors to the building
- Preparing documentation for submission at Patent Offices around the world
- Accurately entering and monitoring deadlines on our in-house record system
- Dealing with incoming post and instructions from clients and associates worldwide, and actioning accordingly
- Answering incoming calls and answering queries via email, and, over time with training, giving basic patent advice and guidance to clients
- Liaising with our Accounts Department, and invoicing clients appropriately
- Liaising with other support staff to ensure that the above points are met
Skills and Attributes
- Ability to use own initiative and be a great, positive team player with a ‘yes, can do’ attitude
- Excellent Proficiency with computers, especially the Microsoft Office suite
- Keen eye for detail and excellent organisational skills with the ability to multitask
- Strong written communication skills as well as a good telephone manner
- Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure, able to maintain focus, and to prioritise to meet deadline commitments
- Able to deal courteously and efficiently with a wide range of people in a professional legal environment
- Commitment, drive, and passion to see the team succeed
- Good University degree, preferable
- Comfortable with basic Maths, basic grammar, and picking out detail in letters
- Willing to be based in Cheltenham
- Full training will be provided with the option of taking the CIPA Patent Administrator course after 12 months to qualify as a patent paralegal
Salary
- If no experience, starting at £22k, and for the right candidate rising over time with experience and commitment
- With prior experience, salary is negotiable
If you would like to join our impressive team, have the above qualities, and would like to make a career with Albright IP, we would welcome hearing from you.
Please send both the following items to recruitment@albright-ip.co.uk:
- Your CV; and
- A formal covering letter explaining your suitability for joining our team, and how you meet the required skills and attributes outlined above.
If you would like further information or advice, please contact one of our team at Albright IP via email, by telephone: +44 (0) 1242 691 801, or using the form below and we will be happy to advise and guide you.
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