Patent Attorney

Taylor Root is delighted to be working with Dyson to recruit a Patent Attorney to join their legal team in Malmesbury. This is an exciting opportunity to join this dynamic organisation and be a part of the ambitious growth which is taking place.
As a Patent Attorney, you will be working closely with the IP team, Research, Design and Development (RDD) teams, and outside counsel in the support of RDD project & technology teams to manage IP risk and deliver strategic value and advice to the Enterprise. You will be involved in supporting new technologies and early stage projects, which span a diverse range of categories including health and beauty, energy storage, digital motors and robotics.
The position will see you advising the business on a wide range of IP issues, reviewing invention disclosure forms, engaging with outside counsel to support patent drafting activities, and prosecuting patent applications globally to deliver strategically relevant patents in a cost-effective manner. You will advise the business on potential risks relating to third parties' rights through analysing freedom-to-operate searches and challenging the validity of third-party rights. You will support on IP ownership and licensing aspects of collaboration, research and development agreements, educate on IP related processes, and report regularly to their teams on the delivery of IP services.
The successful candidate will be a qualified UK and/or European patent attorney with a strong technical background and relevant experience in chemical, materials science, mechanical or electro-mechanical fields. You will be team-oriented, with the ability to communicate IP matters to non-IP personnel in a clear and concise manner.
Benefits include:
27 days' holiday (plus bank holidays)
Group bonus scheme and pension scheme
Private medical insurance, private dental insurance and life assurance
Employee assistance programme, on-site GP
Discounts on Dyson products, retail discounts
Free lunches and hot drinks on campus, free on-site gym, free hair salon
If this role is of interest please get in touch ASAP.

The SR Group (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.