IP Administration Manager Location: Derby (Hybrid/Office-Based) Hours: Full-time Firm: Swindell & Pearson Swindell & Pearson is a leading firm of patent and trade mark attorneys, headquartered in Derby. Our clients include a diverse mix of innovative businesses - from start-ups and universities to multinational corporations and well-known household names - across the UK, Europe, the USA and Asia. We’re looking for an experienced IP Administration Manager to join our dedicated team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong IP formalities experience who enjoys leading a team, improving processes, and ensuring the smooth running of administrative operations. IP Administration Manager - About the Role Our IP Support Department handles a wide range of administrative matters relating to patents, registered designs, and trade marks. These include: * Patent formalities such as UK and European examination requests, grants, validations, UPC opt-outs, and renewals. * Registered design and trade mark matters including publication, registration, and renewals. As IP Administration Manager, you’ll play a key role in ensuring that all formalities are handled accurately, efficiently and in compliance with relevant legal requirements. The role will be hybrid/office-based. IP Administration Manager - Key Responsibilities * Oversee and distribute work within the department to maintain balanced workloads. * Monitor staff ...