Patent Specialist – Innovative Materials & Technology (Permanent, Full-Time) Location: Cambridgeshire (Hybrid working available) Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Patent Specialist to join a cutting-edge research and innovation company working at the forefront of sustainable materials and advanced technologies. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the organisation’s innovations are protected and positioned for commercial success through a strong intellectual property (IP) strategy. About the Role As a Patent Specialist, you will support multidisciplinary research teams by providing IP expertise across a range of emerging technologies. You’ll work closely with scientists, engineers, and external patent counsel to identify inventions, draft and prosecute patents, and manage a growing patent portfolio. This is a varied and intellectually stimulating position, ideal for someone who enjoys understanding new technologies and translating them into robust IP protection. Key Responsibilities * Advise and support research teams on IP strategy, patentability, and risk mitigation. * Analyse third-party patents and identify potential risks or opportunities. * Coordinate drafting and prosecution of high-quality patent applications with inventors and external attorneys. * Manage the company’s patent portf...