Job Description

Impressive intellectual property law firm with several offices across the UK and Europe has instructed Sacco Mann on a superb opportunity for an Engineering Patent Attorney to join the firm's friendly and collaborative Patent function based in Bristol.
Sought is a talented Engineering Patent Attorney to complement a truly collegiate group in their Bristol office. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a wide range of pioneering clients whilst being part of a cooperative, forward-thinking team.
The Role
You'll play a key role in helping a mix of stellar clients secure and defend their IP rights. Working across complex and cutting-edge technologies relating to aerospace, automotive, medical devices and more, you will:

• Draft patent specifications and respond to office actions, confident working autonomously and as part of the wider team
• Advise clients on IP strategy and optimum IP protection
• Support and attend Oral Proceedings
• Manage client portfolios, building and maintaining new and existing client relationships
• Analyse prior art and prepare arguments to overcome patent office objections
• Enjoy mentoring and supervising junior Attorneys
• Contribute to business development efforts across the firm

Skills You Need
If you're currently exploring the Bristol market, here's an overview of the skillset required:

• Dual-qualified UK and European Patent Attorney, ideally with 1-2 years PQE
• Mechanical Engineering academic background
• Experienced in drafting, prosecution, and confidently managing client portfolios
• Skilled in building client relationships and utilising strong commercial acumen
• Expert communication skills, able to liaise with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, both written and verbal
• Experience in preparing freedom to operate opinions would be advantageous

What's On Offer
You'll be part of a firm that is:

• Independent and globally focused, with an emphasis on sustainable growth
• Collaborative, progressive, and understanding
• Flexible and considerate
• Committed to professional development

If you're an ambitious, Bristol-based, Engineering Patent Attorney with a passion for innovation and a strong technical background in Mechanical Engineering, then Clare Humphris would be delighted to hear from you! Get in touch today for a conversation in confidence on 0113 46 77 112 or via: clare.humphris@saccomann.com

Skills Required