Patent Lawyer

Posted 1 day 8 hours ago by TaiSan

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Cambridgeshire, Cambridge, United Kingdom, CB1 0
Job Description

Patent & Intellectual Property Counsel

Advanced Battery Technologies Sodium Battery Systems

About the Role

TaiSan is developing next generation polymer electrolyte systems to enable Sodium Batteries 2.0 - targeting higher energy density, improved safety, and scalable manufacturing.

We are seeking a Patent & Intellectual Property Counsel to support the protection, structuring, and strategic development of TaiSan's intellectual property portfolio across materials chemistry, polymer electrolytes, battery architectures, and manufacturing methods.

This role will work closely with the scientific, engineering, and leadership teams to identify patentable innovations, draft and file patent applications, and develop a robust IP strategy supporting TaiSan's long term technological and commercial roadmap.

The role is particularly suited to professionals with experience in deep tech patents, materials science, electrochemistry, or energy technologies, and an interest in supporting frontier innovation in climate tech and advanced battery systems.

The scope of the role may evolve depending on the candidate's technical background, jurisdictional expertise, and strategic experience.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Patent Drafting & Filing
    • Prepare and file patent applications covering innovations related to:
      • Polymer electrolyte systems
      • Sodium ion battery architectures
      • Advanced battery materials
      • Electrochemical interfaces
      • Manufacturing processes and scale up technologies
    • Work closely with TaiSan's research team to:
      • Identify patentable inventions
      • Translate scientific breakthroughs into defensible IP claims
      • Draft clear and technically accurate patent specifications
    • Coordinate national and international patent filings (UKIPO, EPO, USPTO, WIPO/PCT)
    • Manage patent prosecution processes including:
      • Office action responses
      • Examiner communications
      • Amendments and claim strategy
  2. IP Strategy & Portfolio Development
    • Support development of TaiSan's long term intellectual property strategy, including:
      • Patent portfolio structuring
      • Technology landscaping
      • Freedom to operate (FTO) assessments
      • Competitive IP monitoring
    • Identify opportunities for strategic patent positioning around:
      • Core polymer electrolyte chemistry
      • Cell architecture innovations
      • Manufacturing pathways
      • Battery system integration
    • Advise leadership on defensive and offensive IP strategies to support TaiSan's commercialization roadmap
  3. Research & Innovation Interface
    • Work closely with TaiSan's scientists and engineers to:
      • Conduct invention disclosure reviews
      • Capture emerging research breakthroughs
      • Support structured IP documentation
    • Assist in developing internal IP capture workflows to ensure early identification of patentable ideas
    • Provide guidance on confidentiality, prior art risks, and publication strategy
  4. Prior Art & Competitive Intelligence
    • Conduct prior art analysis related to:
      • Sodium ion battery technologies
      • Polymer electrolyte materials
      • Electrochemical systems
      • Battery manufacturing technologies
    • Monitor patent filings from:
      • Battery manufacturers
      • Materials companies
      • Research institutions
      • Energy storage startups
    • Support leadership with structured technology landscape reports
  5. Legal & Commercial IP Support
    • Support legal aspects of technology commercialization including:
      • IP ownership structuring
      • Licensing opportunities
      • Technology transfer considerations
      • Collaboration agreements
    • Assist with IP due diligence during:
      • Investor discussions
      • Strategic partnerships
      • Grant applications
    • Ensure TaiSan's IP strategy aligns with fundraising, partnerships, and long term scalability
Learning Outcomes / Role Impact
  • Expose to patent strategy in next generation battery technologies
  • Commercialization of deep tech materials innovation
  • Cross functional collaboration between science, engineering, and legal teams
  • Strategic IP positioning in climate tech and energy storage markets
  • Development of early stage technology portfolios supporting venture growth
Requirements
  • Qualified Patent Attorney, Patent Lawyer, or IP Counsel with experience in technology or scientific patents
  • Strong ability to translate technical concepts into patent claims
  • Experience with patent drafting and prosecution
  • Familiarity with international patent frameworks (e.g., PCT, EPO, USPTO)
  • Strong analytical and structured thinking skills
  • Excellent written communication skills
  • Ability to work closely with technical teams and early stage startup environments
  • Interest in energy storage, electrochemistry, advanced materials, or climate tech innovation
Preferred
  • Background in chemistry, materials science, electrochemistry, or engineering
  • Experience with battery technologies or energy systems
  • Experience supporting deep tech startups or research commercialization
  • Familiarity with technology landscape analysis and FTO assessments
  • Experience working with venture backed companies or research institutions
Role Flexibility & Alignment
  • The scope of the role may vary depending on the candidate's expertise, including focus on:
    • Patent drafting and prosecution
    • Strategic IP portfolio development
    • Technology landscape analysis
    • Licensing and commercialization support
  • Final responsibilities and reporting structure will be confirmed with the Line Manager following evaluation of the candidate's background, ensuring alignment with TaiSan's intellectual property strategy and technology roadmap