Role: Part-Qualified Patent Attorney (Physics and Engineering team)
Location: York / Newcastle
Start Date: Spring 2025.
Are you a Part-Qualified Patent Attorney looking to take your career to the next level? Secerna LLP is excited to announce an exceptional opportunity to join our dynamic Physics and Engineering team. We're seeking a talented and ambitious individual to build upon their existing patent experience in a supportive and collaborative environment, working at the forefront of technological innovation.
Role Highlights:
- Progressive Work: Manage a diverse portfolio of patent cases, including drafting, prosecution, and providing strategic advice to clients.
- Direct Client Engagement: Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships, directly advising inventors and businesses on patent matters.
- Technical Depth: Focus on innovative technologies within advanced engineering, semiconductor devices, circuitry, mobile telecoms, software/AI, and quantum computing, contributing to the firm's expertise in these areas.
- Collaborative Team: Work closely with experienced Partners and Senior Attorneys, benefiting from their mentorship and contributing to a collaborative team environment.
- Career Development: Take advantage of excellent career progression opportunities within a firm committed to fostering professional growth and supporting qualification completion.
Responsibilities:
- Drafting and prosecuting patent applications, demonstrating increasing autonomy and expertise.
- Conducting complex patent searches, freedom-to-operate analyses, and infringement assessments.
- Providing clear and strategic advice to clients on a range of patent-related matters.
- Assisting with contentious proceedings and advisory work as required.
- Managing client portfolios and ensuring timely and accurate delivery of services.
- Supporting with tender applications, contributing to business development initiatives.
Candidate Profile:
- Part Qualified Patent Attorney with demonstrable experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications.
- A strong academic background, with a first-class or upper second-class honours degree in Electronic or Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science.
- A proven track record of handling patent matters in relevant technical fields.
- Excellent understanding of patent law and procedures.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively.
- A proactive and client-focused approach.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
To Apply: Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications to careers@secerna.com
Secerna LLP is an equal opportunities employer.