IP Administrator - Patents

Description
We are looking for an enthusiastic IP Administrator to join our Halifax 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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed