About Us

Withers & Rogers is one of Europe’s largest dedicated intellectual property law firms, with offices across the UK, Paris, and Munich. Established more than 130 years ago, we remain as passionate as ever about making intellectual property work to our clients’ best advantage. Today, our clients include many renowned, innovative organisations from across Europe, North America, and Asia.

We believe that our patent and trade mark attorneys, support, and operations staff have a breadth of expertise and a depth of specialist sector knowledge that is second to none. Our purpose is building trusting relationships and our vision is to be an independent, responsible, sustainably profitable, and globally focused firm, known for building trusting relationships.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Electronics, Computing & Physics group. This is a full time, permanent position based in one of our UK offices: Bristol, London, Sheffield or Warwick. Hybrid working options, including working from home, are available.

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

- Developing the relationship with our current clients and bringing in new business
- Advising clients on securing appropriate IP protection
- Drafting specifications for complex technical inventions, particularly in the electronics area
- Researching prior art and working directly with clients to develop creative and persuasive arguments against patent office objections
- Thoroughly analysing and editing existing patent specifications to overcome objections to patent applications and attending hearings at the European Patent Office
- Researching and advising on the status, scope and validity of third-party intellectual property rights
- Building a network of contacts, with a view to converting contacts to clients

About You

To join us as a Patent Attorney, you’ll need:

- Qualified UK and European Patent Attorney with up to three years’ post qualification experience
- A strong academic or industry record in an electronics-related discipline and the ability to communicate effectively about technical concepts with the research and development teams of our clients. A knowledge of transistor level circuit design, as well as baseband layer communications technologies would be advantageous
- To be skilled in analysing and identifying the novel features and commercial potential of an invention with plenty of experience in drafting claims and responses to office actions for prosecution
- Impeccable written English and first-rate communication skills with the ability to express ideas clearly and accurately
- A track record of interacting effectively with staff and clients at all levels and an enthusiastic team-player with a proactive approach
- A track record of building rapport with clients and developing new business

Your Rewards

- Competitive salary
- Benefits such as healthcare cash plan and additional holiday purchase scheme
- Flexible working options
- Enhanced Parental Leave options
- Positive and welcoming work environment

Applications will be reviewed as they are received so early applications are encouraged.

We foster a supportive and inclusive culture where employees are encouraged to broaden their knowledge, challenge themselves and share their ideas.

If you think you have the skills to succeed, we would love to hear from you.

About Us

Withers & Rogers is one of Europe’s largest dedicated intellectual property law firms, with offices across the UK, Paris, and Munich. Established more than 130 years ago, we remain as passionate as ever about making intellectual property work to our clients’ best advantage. Today, our clients include many renowned, innovative organisations from across Europe, North America, and Asia.

We believe that our patent and trade mark attorneys, support, and operations staff have a breadth of expertise and a depth of specialist sector knowledge that is second to none. Our purpose is building trusting relationships and our vision is to be an independent, responsible, sustainably profitable, and globally focused firm, known for building trusting relationships.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the firm's Life Sciences and Chemistry team. The ideal candidate will be eager to make their mark and have a genuine excitement for business development. This is a full time, permanent position based in our London office. Hybrid working options, including working from home, are available.

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

- Developing the relationship with our current clients and bringing in new business
- Advising clients on securing appropriate IP protection
- Drafting specifications for complex technical inventions, particularly in the electronics area
- Researching prior art and working directly with clients to develop creative and persuasive arguments against patent office objections
- Thoroughly analysing and editing existing patent specifications to overcome objections to patent applications and attending hearings at the European Patent Office
- Attacking and defending patents in EPO opposition proceedings
- Researching and advising on the status, scope and validity of third-party intellectual property rights
- Building a network of contacts, with a view to converting contacts to clients

About You

To join us as a Patent Attorney, you’ll need:

- Qualified UK and European Patent Attorney with four+ years’ post qualification experience
- A strong academic or industry record in biochemistry, biotechnology or Chemistry and the ability to communicate effectively about technical concepts with the research and development teams of our clients
- To be skilled in analysing and identifying the novel features and commercial potential of an invention with plenty of experience in drafting claims and responses to office actions for prosecution
- Impeccable written English and first-rate communication skills with the ability to express ideas clearly and accurately
- A track record of interacting effectively with staff and clients at all levels and an enthusiastic team-player with a proactive approach
- A track record of building rapport with clients and developing new business

Your Rewards

- Competitive salary
- Benefits such as healthcare cash plan and additional holiday purchase scheme
- Flexible working options
- Enhanced Parental Leave options
- Positive and welcoming work environment

Applications will be reviewed as they are received so early applications are encouraged.

We foster a supportive and inclusive culture where employees are encouraged to broaden their knowledge, challenge themselves and share their ideas.

If you think you have the skills to succeed, we would love to hear from you.

About Us

Withers & Rogers is one of Europe’s largest dedicated intellectual property law firms, with offices across the UK, Paris, and Munich. Established more than 130 years ago, we remain as passionate as ever about making intellectual property work to our clients’ best advantage. Today, our clients include many renowned, innovative organisations from across Europe, North America, and Asia.

We believe that our patent and trade mark attorneys, support, and operations staff have a breadth of expertise and a depth of specialist sector knowledge that is second to none. Our purpose is building trusting relationships and our vision is to be an independent, responsible, sustainably profitable, and globally focused firm, known for building trusting relationships.

The Role

This is a full time, permanent position based in one of our UK offices: Bristol, Sheffield or Warwick. Hybrid working options, including working from home, are available.

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

- Validating case data on computerised case management system.
- Opening new client name records.
- Reporting official notices to clients regarding case statuses.
- Closing and updating cases using batch report procedures.
- Assisting in the docketing of official patent post.
- General administrative support to the team and cover, where necessary.

About You

To join us as a Records Assistant, you’ll need:

- A strong administration background.
- Good communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of internal and external contacts.
- Attention to detail and pride in work product with the ability to balance and prioritise workload, remain composed and level-headed during periods of particularly busy activity, and be proactive in helping other members of the team.
- Good Microsoft package skills, ideally an understanding of case management systems.
- The desire to learn and a willingness to become involved in the work. Working individually and as a team.

Your Rewards

- Competitive salary.
- Benefits such as healthcare cash plan and additional holiday purchase scheme.
- Flexible working options.
- Enhanced Parental Leave options.
- Positive and welcoming work environment.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received so early applications are encouraged.

We foster a supportive and inclusive culture where employees are encouraged to broaden their knowledge, challenge themselves and share their ideas.

If you think you have the skills to succeed, we would love to hear from you.

About Us

Withers & Rogers is one of Europe’s largest dedicated intellectual property law firms, with offices across the UK, Paris and Munich. Established more than 130 years ago, we remain as passionate as ever about making intellectual property work to our clients’ best advantage. Today, our clients include many renowned, innovative organisations from across Europe, North America, and Asia.

We believe that our patent and trade mark attorneys, support, and operations staff have a breadth of expertise and a depth of specialist sector knowledge that is second to none. Our purpose is building trusting relationships and our vision is to be an independent, responsible, sustainably profitable, and globally focused firm, known for building trusting relationships.

The Role

This is a full time, permanent role based in one of our UK offices: Bristol, Sheffield or Warwick. Hybrid working options, including working from home, are available.

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

- Full secretarial support including all typing of documents including letters, emails, and patent specifications.
- Managing own and team inboxes, processing emails and post (both hard copy and electronic), updating our case management system and acknowledging receipt, where appropriate.
- Accurate and daily maintenance of computerised case management system, including following workflows and generating standard correspondence from templates, and liaising with Records and Accounts departments, as well as sister company Withers & Rogers Renewals.
- Preparation of official forms for UK, European and other patent applications, and design applications where necessary, including use of online filing software, the payment of official fees and reporting accurately.
- Organising and prioritising own workload and keeping a level-headed approach in a busy working environment.
- Accurately following Withers & Rogers processes and procedures, and client specific processes and procedures where applicable.
- Producing/maintaining documentation to capture processes developed for key clients.
- Accurate preparation and processing of invoices, using e-billing systems where necessary.

About You

To join us as an IP Administrator, you’ll need:

- 1 to 2 years administration experience. Patent administration experience is preferred.
- Good communication skills and ability to interact with all levels of internal and external contacts.
- Attention to detail and pride in work product.
- Ability to balance and prioritise workload, remain composed and level-headed during periods of particularly busy activity, and being proactive in helping other members of the team. Ability to manage an attorney's emails, judge urgency, and action as required.
- Good Microsoft package skills particularly Outlook, Word and Excel (essential), with ideally an understanding of case management systems and experience of following/generating standard procedures and templates for repeat tasks.
- The desire to learn and a willingness to become involved.
- Ability to work individually and within a team.

Your Rewards

- Competitive salary
- Benefits such as healthcare cash plan and additional holiday purchase scheme
- Flexible working options
- Enhanced Parental Leave options
- Positive and welcoming work environment

Applications will be reviewed as they are received so early applications are encouraged.

We foster a supportive and inclusive culture where employees are encouraged to broaden their knowledge, challenge themselves and share their ideas.

If you think you have the skills to succeed, we would love to hear from you.

About Us

Withers & Rogers is one of Europe’s largest dedicated intellectual property law firms, with offices across the UK, Paris and Munich. Established more than 130 years ago, we remain as passionate as ever about making intellectual property work to our clients’ best advantage. Today, our clients include many renowned, innovative organisations from across Europe, North America, and Asia.

We believe that our patent and trade mark attorneys, support, and operations staff have a breadth of expertise and a depth of specialist sector knowledge that is second to none. Our purpose is building trusting relationships and our vision is to be an independent, responsible, sustainably profitable, and globally focused firm, known for building trusting relationships.

The Role

This is a full time, 14-month fixed term contract based in our London office. Hybrid working options, including working from home, are available.

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

- Full secretarial support including all typing of documents including letters, emails, and patent specifications.
- Managing own and team inboxes, processing emails and post (both hard copy and electronic), updating our case management system and acknowledging receipt, where appropriate.
- Accurate and daily maintenance of computerised case management system, including following workflows and generating standard correspondence from templates, and liaising with Records and Accounts departments, as well as sister company Withers & Rogers Renewals.
- Preparation of official forms for UK, European and other patent applications, and design applications where necessary, including use of online filing software, the payment of official fees and reporting accurately.
- Organising and prioritising own workload and keeping a level-headed approach in a busy working environment.
- Accurately following Withers & Rogers processes and procedures, and client specific processes and procedures where applicable.
- Producing/maintaining documentation to capture processes developed for key clients.
- Accurate preparation and processing of invoices, using e-billing systems where necessary.

About You

To join us as an IP Administrator, you’ll need:

- 1 to 2 years administration experience. Patent administration experience is preferred.
- Good communication skills and ability to interact with all levels of internal and external contacts.
- Attention to detail and pride in work product.
- Ability to balance and prioritise workload, remain composed and level-headed during periods of particularly busy activity, and being proactive in helping other members of the team. Ability to manage an attorney's emails, judge urgency, and action as required.
- Good Microsoft package skills particularly Outlook, Word and Excel (essential), with ideally an understanding of case management systems and experience of following/generating standard procedures and templates for repeat tasks.
- The desire to learn and a willingness to become involved.
- Ability to work individually and within a team.

Your Rewards

- Competitive salary
- Benefits such as healthcare cash plan and additional holiday purchase scheme
- Flexible working options
- Enhanced Parental Leave options
- Positive and welcoming work environment

Applications will be reviewed as they are received so early applications are encouraged.

We foster a supportive and inclusive culture where employees are encouraged to broaden their knowledge, challenge themselves and share their ideas.

If you think you have the skills to succeed, we would love to hear from you.

IP Administrator
Bristol, Sheffield or Warwick

About Us

Withers & Rogers is one of Europe’s largest dedicated intellectual property law firms, with offices across the UK, Paris, and Munich. Established more than 130 years ago, we remain as passionate as ever about making intellectual property work to our clients’ best advantage. Today, our clients include many renowned, innovative organisations from across Europe, North America, and Asia.

We believe that our patent and trade mark attorneys, support, and operations staff have a breadth of expertise and a depth of specialist sector knowledge that is second to none. Our purpose is building trusting relationships and our vision is to be an independent, responsible, sustainably profitable, and globally focused firm, known for building trusting relationships.

The Role

This is a full time, permanent position based in one of our UK offices: Bristol, Sheffield or Warwick. Hybrid working options, including working from home, are available.

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

- Full secretarial support including all typing of documents including letters, emails, and patent specifications.
- Managing own and team inboxes, processing emails and post (both hard copy and electronic), updating our case management system and acknowledging receipt, where appropriate.
- Accurate and daily maintenance of computerised case management system, including following workflows and generating standard correspondence from templates, and liaising with Records and Accounts departments, as well as sister company Withers & Rogers Renewals.
- Preparation of official forms for UK, European and other patent applications, and design applications where necessary, including use of online filing software, the payment of official fees and reporting accurately.
- Organising and prioritising own workload and keeping a level-headed approach in a busy working environment.
- Accurately following Withers & Rogers processes and procedures, and client specific processes and procedures where applicable.
- Producing/maintaining documentation to capture processes developed for key clients.
- Accurate preparation and processing of invoices, using e-billing systems where necessary.

About You

To join us as an IP Administrator, you’ll need:

- Demonstrable experience in patent administration.
- Exceptional attention to detail and pride in accuracy. Excellent customer service and communication skills, dealing with clients in a professional manner and managing clients’ expectations.
- Ability to balance and prioritise workload, able to multi-task and forward plan.
- Working autonomously and can remain composed and level-headed during busy periods and operate with minimal direct supervision.
- Good Microsoft package skills, ideally an understanding of case management systems and a track record of generating standard procedures and templates for repeat tasks.
- The desire to learn and a willingness to become involved in the work.
- Working individually and as a team.

Your Rewards

- Competitive salary.
- Benefits such as healthcare cash plan and additional holiday purchase scheme.
- Flexible working options.
- Enhanced Parental Leave options.
- Positive and welcoming work environment.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received so early applications are encouraged.

We foster a supportive and inclusive culture where employees are encouraged to broaden their knowledge, challenge themselves and share their ideas.

If you think you have the skills to succeed, we would love to hear from you.