Job Title:
Trainee Patent Attorney (Chemistry)
Summary:
Looking to start a career as a patent attorney? Please send us your CV and cover letter explaining why you think you are suitable for the role.
Already gold-ranked in Scotland, Lawrie IP is a values-driven firm of Patent and Trade Mark attorneys based in Glasgow. We have grown year-on-year since we were founded in 2010. We now have an opportunity for a Trainee Patent Attorney with experience of and an interest in organic/synthetic chemistry to work with and learn from our supportive and busy team.
Role:
The role will include supporting senior patent attorneys and training to qualify as a Chartered and European Patent Attorney.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Competitive holiday allocation
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible working scheme
- Perkbox, including Employee Assistance Programme
- In-house exam training
- “Dress for your day” dress code
- Opportunity to be involved in in-house focus groups to develop skills and be involved in the wider business
- Genuine and attainable career progression opportunities
- Private health insurance (conditions apply)
- Payment of membership fees to professional bodies
- Currently, we offer hybrid working
Qualifications:
At least a 2:1 degree in chemistry or similar
Responsibilities:
- Supporting the attorneys by aiding with day-to-day work and duties
- Drafting and filing patent applications, and preparing responses to examination reports
- Investigating and providing reports on legal and technical matters
- Providing status reports and assisting with due diligence investigations
- Assisting with freedom to operate reviews and opinions
- Preparing reports for clients, including reviewing other intellectual property such as trade marks, designs and other intellectual assets
- Attending client meetings and providing follow up information to clients
- Processing and preparing correspondence to and from the UKIPO, EUIPO, EPO, WIPO, clients and foreign attorneys
- Inputting new patent and design records, checking accuracy and adding deadlines
- Gaining knowledge of intellectual property legislation and of how to apply it correctly
- Giving appropriate advice and developing client management skills
- Learning the skills and knowledge required to act autonomously as a patent attorney
Skills & Attributes:
- Experience of and an interest in organic/synthetic chemistry
- A track record of excellent academic achievement
- Demonstrable commercial awareness
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills – able to communicate with a wide variety of people
- Diligent and conscientious with excellent attention to detail
- Able to work in a team, but also able to work autonomously with minimal supervision
- Well organised and able to prioritise workload and to meet deadlines
- Ambitious, with a desire to develop a client base and develop a successful career
- Good common sense and use of judgement
The ideal candidate will be motivated, conscientious and diligent, and will take ownership and responsibility for their work. We will consider graduates who are new to the profession and trainees or technical assistants with some experience.
It is envisaged that the hours of work for this role will be Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, although flexible working arrangements will be considered.
To apply please click below emailing your CV and cover letter. The closing date for applications is 7 November 2022, albeit we reserve the right to close sooner.