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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in managing patent matters throughout the full lifecycle, including European Patent Office procedures, Patent Cooperation Treaty processes, and patent docketing systems. Proficient in coordinating patent filings, managing deadlines, and supporting post-grant activities while ensuring effective communication with inventors and external counsel.
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Patent Formalities ManagementEuropean Patent Office (EPO) ProceduresPatent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) ProcessesPatent Docketing SystemsAnnuity and Official Fee Management
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Hard Skills
Patent OperationsPatent Paralegal FunctionsEuropean Patent Validation RequirementsInternational Priority Rights ManagementPatent Filing SupportProsecution and Maintenance ActivitiesPortfolio ReportingMetrics PreparationContinuous Improvement InitiativesLicensing Transactions Support
Soft Skills
Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal Communication
Tools & Technologies
IP Management SystemsPatent Docketing Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
EPAC Certification
Industry Keywords
Patent MattersPatent DeadlinesOfficial ActionsPost-Grant ActivitiesAuditsDue DiligenceTrademark FormalitiesSpanish Language Skills
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Manage patent matters throughout the full lifecycle, from filing through grant, maintenance and expiry
- Coordinate European, PCT and national patent filings through external counsel
- Prepare and review formal documentation, including assignments, powers of attorney, inventor declarations and ownership recordals
- Coordinate national and regional phase entries for PCT applications
- Manage European patent validations and Unitary Patent requests
- Monitor and manage patent deadlines, official actions and critical due dates
- Coordinate annuity and official fee payments to maintain patent rights globally
- Support post-grant activities, including oppositions, appeals, limitations and validation-related procedures
- Maintain accurate records within patent docketing and IP management systems
- Partner with inventors, patent attorneys, external counsel and R&D teams to ensure timely completion of patent formalities
- Prepare portfolio reports, metrics and status updates for management
- Support audits, due diligence activities, licensing transactions and other corporate projects
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance IP processes, systems and portfolio management practices
Requirements
What you’ll need- Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline
- Significant experience in patent formalities, patent operations or patent paralegal functions, typically 5+ years
- Strong working knowledge of European Patent Office (EPO) procedures
- Strong working knowledge of Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) processes
- Strong working knowledge of European patent validation requirements
- Strong working knowledge of patent annuity and official fee management
- Strong working knowledge of international priority rights and associated deadlines
- Experience working with patent docketing and IP portfolio management systems
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
- Experience supporting USPTO patent filings, prosecution and maintenance activities is desirable
- EPAC certification is advantageous
- Knowledge of trademark formalities and portfolio management would be beneficial
- Spanish language skills are a plus
Benefits
Comp & perks- A highly competitive salary package
- Group pension scheme - Contribution rates are (3%/ 5%/ 7%) and company will match
- Private medical insurance for the employee
- Ongoing career development opportunities within a rapidly growing organisation
- Strong focus on succession planning and internal promotion
- Dedicated education and professional development allowance
- Wellness and social initiatives, including activities such as padel and summer events