Patent Administrator

Ideas are very much welcomed in the Keltie organisation, so if you are a free thinker, enjoy problem solving, and would like to work in an environment where ideas are encouraged and nurtured, this could be the ideal opportunity for you to join an exciting and thriving team.

Location: London Bridge in London

Hours: This is a full-time role, 35 hours, 5 days per week (9.30am to 5.30pm).

Requirements of the Role

• We are looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working Patent Administrator to join our dynamic Patent Services team.
• The role is varied and includes all aspects of patent administration and formalities, from filing through to grant; primarily involving GB, EP, PCT and design cases.
• Core duties will include: working with the EPO’s electronic mailbox; saving post to our electronic office centre and document management system, docketing incoming post and sending to fee earners.
• Other duties will include: recording new cases electronically; creating forms and responses in the eolf - EPOLine classic and 2.0 software, uploading documents for filing at the various patent offices and various other tasks on an ad hoc or regular basis.

The Person Specification

• Candidates ideally would have at least 1 years’ experience of working in a busy patent formalities/records department.
• Knowledge of working with Inprotech would be an advantage as would passing the CIPA course, however training can be provided, if necessary.
• This role is ideal for someone who loves working in a varied role with an energetic and friendly team, as well as being competent at working autonomously.
• Key qualities for this role include exceptional communication and organisation skills, energy and enthusiasm, problem solving skills, excellent written English and, above all else, a keen eye for detail and accuracy.

The Candidate

 This opportunity is ideal for an enthusiastic and hard-working candidate who will contribute fully to our skilled and friendly team.  Experience in a professional setting is highly desirable, and the ability to engage comfortably with clients and colleagues at all levels is essential.

The candidate will be comfortable with Word, Excel and Outlook; experience with electronic records, document management, finance and billing systems would also be helpful.

We look for people with exceptional communication and organisational abilities, energy and enthusiasm, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. A keen eye for detail, strong written and spoken English, and excellent time management with flexibility to adapt as needed are all of critical importance.

Salary: Competitive market salary. 

Employee Benefits 

• Flexible working (discretionary 2 days min’ office based)
• Group Pension Plan
• Private Healthcare Plan
• Life Assurance
• Group Income Protection
• 25 days holidays plus paid bank holidays
• Increase to max of 30 days holiday for long service
• Season ticket loan
• Ride2work scheme
• Perkbox
• Reimbursement for eye care
• Discretionary study support and study leave

Keltie is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.