IP Administrator
Department: Patents - Support
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Any office location
Reporting To: Head of IP Business Services
Description
We are looking for an enthusiastic IP Administrator to join our central resource team and be based in any of our office locations - Halifax, Manchester, Leeds or Cambridge. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your IP experience, within a supportive and knowledgeable team.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare forms for filing patent applications, ensuring excellent accuracy and attention to detail
* Prepare and file supporting documentation at various Patent Offices, using relevant online systems where required
* Prepare documents and correspondence for clients and overseas agents, with technically challenging content
* Create and process invoices, including complex invoices
* Review and action workflow correspondence, prioritising urgent deadlines
* Work collaboratively across teams, undertaking a variety of tasks as required
Skills Knowledge, and Expertise
* Strong administration skills with a process-driven, detail orientated approach
* Experience in IP Administration/Formalities advantageous
* Excellent analytical, organisational and time management skills
* Ability to produce high-quality work efficiently and to strict deadlines
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
Benefits
We pride ourselves on being small and friendly enough for you to get to know everyone – but big enough to offer you great career prospects. At Appleyard Lees, you won't feel like a number or just another cog in the wheel. We understand everyone is individual and offer a friendly and supportive place to work and learn.
We also offer:
* 34 hour working week, Monday - Friday
* Agile working
* A supportive and friendly place to work and learn
* Annual salary review
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
* Holiday Purchase Scheme
* Salary Exchange
* Life assurance
* Healthcare Cash Plan & Wellbeing App
* Group Income Protection
* Long Service Milestones
* Social outings
* Vouchers on Christmas, Birthdays and Special Occasions
* Charity events
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