Patent Attorney

Job description

Patent Attorney

Airbus Filton

Airbus is a leading aircraft manufacturer with the most modern and comprehensive family of airliners on the market, ranging in capacity from 100 to more than 500 seats. Airbus champions innovative technologies and offers some of the world's most fuel efficient and quiet aircraft. Airbus has sold over 13.800 aircraft to more than 360 customers worldwide. Airbus has achieved more than 8,000 deliveries since the first Airbus aircraft entered into service. Headquartered in Toulouse, France.

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2016, it generated revenues of € 67 billion and employed a workforce of around 134,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners from 100 to more than 600 seats. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as Europe's number one space enterprise and the world's second largest space business. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide.

Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place. Taking pride in our work, we draw on each other's expertise and experience to achieve excellence. Our diversity and teamwork culture propel us to accomplish the extraordinary - on the ground, in the sky and in space.

Description of the job

Being a Patent Attorney at Airbus is different. But what does ‘different' actually mean?

In summary, it means using your expertise in intellectual property to directly influence a truly global pioneer in the aerospace industry. You will be surrounded by and be immersed in some of the most amazing technologies and products that are made in the world today and you will exchange with colleagues from different countries, disciplines and backgrounds on a daily basis.

We are looking for a qualified UK and European Patent Attorney to join our team in Bristol and be part of the next steps in the evolution of the aerospace industry as we push the boundaries of technology and shape the future of flight!

Desired profile

Tasks & accountabilities

Your professional experience will enable you to be comfortable dealing with technologies in the aerospace sector. You will have excellent communication skills and have the ability to tailor your communication style to suit your audience. You will be given a high level of autonomy and have the flexibility to prioritise your own work load based on business need. You will be comfortable working in a transnational team and be happy to travel, as in needed in a global company such as Airbus.

Your workload will involve ‘core' Patent Attorney work such as invention harvesting, patent drafting and prosecution, opposition work and providing freedom to operate services. In addition, you will be involved commercial contract work, including advising, preparing and being involved in the negotiation of intellectual property clauses in collaboration agreements and other contracts. You will get first-hand experience of intellectual property in action and how it can be used to boost competitive advantage.

Required skills

Essential:

Fully qualified and registered UK Chartered Patent Attorney and a fully qualified and registered European Patent Attorney with demonstrable experience of legal counselling in the field of Intellectual Property (IP)
Engineering Degree or equivalent

Desirable:

Passion for Technology