Patent Attorney - Scientific R&D UK – Remote £120,000 - £125,000 Permanent Role Role Overview: Morgan Philips Specialist Recruitment are presently representing a developer and manufacturer of revolutionary components and solutions for the world of optics. Our client are currently looking for an experienced Patent Attorney to join their team and to make a significant contribution to the future of optical technology. Key Accountabilities: Being the company’s point of contact for all IP-related questions Support inventors to draft invention disclosures Draft patent applications and/or outsource patent application drafting to outside counsel Prosecution of patent applications with outside counsel Communicate between Inventors/Management/Outside counsel Draft opinions for search reports/office actions Draft third-party opinions Perform prior art search/FTO search Maintenance and development of internal IP database Continuous development and execution of an efficient IP strategy Surveillance and Management of IP -cost and -budget Optimize patent portfolio in view of product landscape Manage surveillance of the patent landscape (IP alerts) In cooperation with internal and external stakeholders support and execute IP litigation cases Support IP licensing negotiations About You: Degree in engineering science (electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, process engineering, physics) or related fields (preferably MSc/PhD), Diploma as patent attorney An understanding of technological matters, in particular mechanics and optics would be desirable but not essential Professional and profund understanding and experience in international patent law Strong communication skills in English, German preferred Ability to adapt to rapidly evolving tasks, to withstand pressure and high expectations Ability to work independently Structured and organized personality, with confident appearance