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Are you interested in joining one of the UK’s largest specialist intellectual property firms? Check out our current vacancies below to see if there’s something that matches your skills and ambitions and click ‘apply’ – we’d love to hear from you.
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Job description
We are currently looking to recruit an experienced Patent Administrator on a full-time basis to work within the administration team.
The role will be based in either one of offices: Birmingham or Southampton, with the option to work part of the week from home, subject to training requirements.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a high level of pro- active paralegal support to the fee earners ensuring cases are in order at all times, are actioned appropriately and on time. Responsibilities will include allocating correspondence, preparation and filing of patent and design applications, processing formality requirements and updating due dates, and producing standard and non-standard correspondence.
We are seeking an experienced IP administrator, with a comprehensive understanding of the end to end IP process including filing, publication, grant and deadlines together with familiarity of filing and managing correspondence through the UK and EUIPO websites.
Ideally candidates will be of degree calibre and already hold the CIPA Patent Administrator qualification or are prepared to study for it.
Candidates should have excellent organisational skills with the ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines; methodical with a very good attention to detail and able to demonstrate good communication skills with the ability to create internal and external correspondence and confident when dealing directly with clients, fee earners, other legal firms etc.
An enthusiastic, flexible and positive approach is key as is showing initiative in planning and thinking ahead without prompting. You should work well as part of a team and show willingness in cross team working as required but have the confidence and knowledge to be able to work independently as required.
For any further information, or to apply, please contact our HR Department at: recruitment@barkerbrettell.co.uk.
Barker Brettell is not a licenced sponsor and we are therefore unable to offer employer sponsorship to any candidates. Proof of right to work in the UK is a requirement for this role.
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NEW - Trainee Patent Attorney High Tech - Physics/Electronics/Computer Science & Software Birmingham/Hybrid Working See detailsApply Now Permanent Position
Job description
We are currently seeking a trainee patent attorney, to work with our Birmingham team. The role is based in our Birmingham office but with the option to work part of the week from home, subject to training requirements.
We are looking for candidates with a physics, electronics, software and/or computer science degree to join the existing team. Candidates with a combined degree of mechanical/electronic engineering and software may also be considered.
Graduates should have a minimum 2:1 degree and should be highly motivated with good interpersonal skills. An interest in law as well as a knowledge of French or German would be advantageous, although not essential.
For all our trainee positions, a structured training programme is provided and each trainee will work directly with a qualified attorney as well as having exposure to other attorneys and support staff in order to gain a full experience of the profession.
Trainees are given a training budget as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes bonus, contributory pension, life insurance, private medical insurance and permanent health insurance.
For any further information, or to apply, please contact our HR Department at: recruitment@barkerbrettell.co.uk.
Barker Brettell is not a licenced sponsor and we are therefore unable to offer employer sponsorship to any candidates. Proof of right to work in the UK is a requirement for this role.
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Job description
We are currently seeking a biotech part qualified patent attorney to work with our Birmingham based attorney team.
We are looking for candidates with a minimum of 2 years’ experience.
Successful candidates will work closely with the lead partner in the group and will work pro-actively to contribute towards the development of the group and of the business – an enthusiastic, dynamic and outgoing approach to work is therefore essential. The successful candidate will also have the ability to work independently and to work directly with clients and universities. There is a good body of existing work and in addition to this the successful candidate will have the brief to grow their own portfolio of clients with a view to becoming independently busy over time. An interest in marketing and business development activity would therefore be a distinct advantage.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including bonus, contributory pension, private medical insurance, life insurance, permanent health insurance, car parking and/or travel loan. Salary is dependent on experience.
For any further information, or to apply, please contact our HR Department at: recruitment@barkerbrettell.co.uk.
Barker Brettell is not a licenced sponsor and we are therefore unable to offer employer sponsorship to any candidates. Proof of right to work in the UK is a requirement for this role.
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NEW - Qualified/Part Qualified Patent Attorney - High Tech/Engineering/Software Birmingham/Hybrid Working See detailsApply Now Permanent Position
Job description
We are seeking a qualified/part qualified patent attorney with high tech, engineering or software background to work with our Birmingham based attorney team.
Successful candidates will work closely with the lead partner in the group and will work pro-actively to contribute towards the development of the group and of the business – an enthusiastic, dynamic and outgoing approach to work is therefore essential. The successful candidate will also have the ability to work independently and to work directly with small, medium and large industrial clients and universities in the UK and overseas, as well as universities and overseas firms of Attorneys. There is a good body of existing work and in addition to this the successful candidates will have the brief to grow their own portfolio of clients with a view to becoming independently busy over time.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including bonus, contributory pension, private medical insurance, life insurance, permanent health insurance, car parking and/or travel loan. We operate a hybrid working arrangement so that you can work from both the office and your home. Salary is dependent on experience.
For any further information, or to apply, please contact our HR Department at: recruitment@barkerbrettell.co.uk.
Barker Brettell is not a licenced sponsor, and we are therefore unable to offer employer sponsorship to any candidates. Proof of right to work in the UK is a requirement for this role.
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Job description
We are seeking a dual qualified patent attorney up to associate level with high tech, computing and software experience to work with our Birmingham based attorney team.
Successful candidates will work closely with the lead partner in the group and will work pro-actively to contribute towards the development of the group and of the business – an enthusiastic, dynamic and outgoing approach to work is therefore essential. The successful candidate will also have the ability to work independently and to work directly with small, medium and large industrial clients and universities in the UK and overseas, as well as overseas firms of Attorneys. There is a good body of existing work and in addition to this the successful candidates will have the brief to grow their own portfolio of cases and clients with a view to becoming independently busy over time.
We are keen to talk to candidates who additionally have an interest in and the ability to develop the marketing and business development aspect of their role.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including bonus, contributory pension, private medical insurance, life insurance, permanent health insurance, car parking and/or travel loan. We operate a hybrid working arrangement so that you can work from both the office and your home. Salary is dependent on experience.
For any further information, or to apply, please contact our HR Department at: recruitment@barkerbrettell.co.uk.
Barker Brettell is not a licenced sponsor and we are therefore unable to offer employer sponsorship to any candidates. Proof of right to work in the UK is a requirement for this role.
A great place to work
We always aim to recruit capable, intelligent and enthusiastic team players who, by working effectively together, can provide exemplary client service – and at the same time, create a great place to grow. We recognise and reward effort and hard work because we know that retaining good people is essential to our present – and our future.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all our staff and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
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Having spent the last five years in the public sector, I was keen for a new challenge. I wanted to develop the skills I had gained and use them in a career that would enable to me develop and continually learn. IP was completely new to me but I was really interested in the scope and variety offered with this role. I was impressed by the personal and friendly nature of the company – everyone throughout the organisation was approachable and I was made to feel really comfortable. Every day continues to be challenging and I am constantly learning different aspects of IP, both with regards to patents and trade marks. I would certainly recommend working here for anyone interested in a career in IP. If you want a challenge and the rewards that come with hard work, this firm will certainly deliver.
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When I joined the firm in 1996, I was the only trade mark trainee attorney, assisting two partners. Since then, the trade mark team has grown from three to 15 attorneys and trainees. I stayed with the firm for two reasons – my clients and the Barker Brettell team. I’ve formed deep working relationships with many of my clients and I would hate to lose those, while the team is like a close-knit family. We’ve been through a lot together over the years, professionally and personally, and there’s a very nurturing and supportive environment. We’re very collaborative and we offer a great training platform - our trainees are our future partners and so we do what we can to support them. As one of the largest trade mark teams in the country, we deal with some very exciting clients with challenging legal issues which means people joining the firm experience a broad spectrum of work. We provide excellent on the job training which results in trainees acquiring not only the technical knowledge they need to progress but more importantly, the ability to apply that technical knowledge in a commercial and practical way.
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I was drawn to Barker Brettell because I thought the firm’s values and attitude closely matched my own and that we’d be a good fit for each other. I thought working here would enable me to pursue new opportunities, reach new goals and be part of a big and successful team. Since joining, I’ve been promoted to partner in less than a year; have launched the firm’s specialist designs group and work on a huge variety of cases. Moving to a new firm after more than a decade with a competitor was daunting, but I have no regrets at all. Barker Brettell provides many opportunities for budding patent and trade mark attorneys – it’s a forward thinking firm that never sits still and doesn’t take itself for granted. We always strive for more.
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I joined Barker Brettell straight from college in 1977. I left in 1983 to have my children but was asked back a few years later to provide holiday and maternity cover, and I’ve been here ever since! I had no idea what patent attorneys did at first but found it all very interesting – and still do all these years later. The team I work in is kept very busy but there’s a good team atmosphere and we all get on well. The whole firm is a nice place to work; staff are friendly and the partnership looks after us well. We do our best to provide a good level of client care at all times so the firm’s reputation can be upheld. If you are prepared to work hard and go that extra mile you will find it really enjoyable and will do well.