Patent Analyst

Overview

As Patent Specialist, you will shape the IP strategy for cutting-edge sustainable materials research. You’ll work with research teams to protect innovations, assess third-party patents, and manage the portfolio across global jurisdictions. You’ll partner with inventors and external counsel to file strong applications and drive IP governance. This role offers flexible hours and remote options within a forward-looking, innovation-driven company.

Pay / Benefits

• 27 days holiday + bank holidays
• Birthday day off
• Private medical and dental cover
• Life assurance
• Pension scheme
• Flexible working hours with remote option

Responsibilities

• Support research teams with IP guidance across multiple technology projects
• Analyze third-party patents to identify risks and suggest mitigations
• Coordinate with inventors and external counsel to prepare and file patent applications
• Manage and monitor the company’s patent portfolio, renewals, and development
• Lead internal patent reviews and provide strategic IP input
• Maintain communication with global patent agents and external legal representatives
• Promote IP best practices across research and innovation teams
• Identify opportunities to improve IP management processes
• Ensure compliance with legal, safety, and environmental procedures

Key requirements

• PhD in Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry or equivalent experience in scientific/IP setting
• Experience as Patent Analyst, Intellectual Property Specialist, IP Analyst, Patent Administrator or similar role
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Ability to engage with new and emerging technologies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive and curious approach with interest in driving innovation through IP

• strong communication
• analytical thinking
• proactive attitude
• patent portfolio management
• patent filing coordination
• IP strategy

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