Patent and Trade Mark Careers
Albright IP is one of the fastest growing firms of patent and trade mark attorneys in the country.
We practice in a wide variety of technical disciplines including mechanical, biomedical, electrical and electronic engineering, and work 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 people 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.
One vacancy available for Junior 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.
The role is likely to include:
- 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
Full training will be provided with the option of taking the CIPA Patent Administrator course in the future. However, the ideal candidate will have the following 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
The Location: Albright IP’s main office is based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.
Cheltenham is a beautiful place to live, conveniently located on the edge of the Cotswolds and within easy reach of London, Bristol, and Birmingham.
Famous for its festivals, visitors from all around the world flock to Cheltenham for the International Festivals of music, literature and science, along with the horse racing meets.
Some of the best schooling, private and state/grammar, in England can also be found in the area with Cheltenham Ladies College, Cheltenham College, and Dean Close being just three long established and well-respected private schools.
Please email the following to our Patents Director, Adrian Hocking at ahocking@albright-ip.co.uk:
- Your CV; and
- A formal cover letter explaining your suitability for joining our team.
One vacancy available for Trainee Patent Attorney
Due to a marked increase in business, Albright IP has the rare opportunity of a trainee patent attorney vacancy in our fantastic Cheltenham office.
We are seeking an excellent candidate who meets at least the following criteria:
- A first class degree in Mechanical Engineering, Bio-Mechanical, Electromechanical, Electrical Engineering or similar technical discipline;
- Recently or relatively recently graduated;
- Has an interest in technical matters;
- Would like the challenge of learning to deal with national and international patent drafting, prosecution, and enforcement matters, along with ultimately building their own practice; and
- Want to be based in Cheltenham.
This rare position offers an outstanding career opportunity in a friendly local team, with opportunity to be involved in:
- 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.
The Location: Albright IP’s main office is based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.
Cheltenham is a beautiful place to live, conveniently located on the edge of the Cotswolds and within easy reach of London, Bristol, and Birmingham.
Famous for its festivals, visitors from all around the world flock to Cheltenham for the International Festivals of music, literature and science, along with the horse racing meets.
Some of the best schooling, private and state/grammar, in England can also be found in the area with Cheltenham Ladies College, Cheltenham College, and Dean Close being just three long established and well-respected private schools.
Please email the following to Adrian Hocking at ahocking@albright-ip.co.uk:
- Your CV; and
- A formal cover letter explaining your suitability for joining our team.
