IP Administrator

Posted 14 days 8 hours ago by Appleyard Lees & Co

£25,000 - £35,000 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Other
Manchester, City, United Kingdom, M15 6SZ
Job Description
IP Administrator

Department: Patents - Support

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Manchester

Reporting To: Head of IP Business Services

Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic IP Administrator to join our Manchester office. 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