Senior IP Analyst (Mechanical)

Job Purpose About IP Solutions RWS IP Solutions is the world’s leading provider of intellectual property support services. With over 60 years of experience, our leadership in high quality patent translations, foreign patent filing, IP research and patent renewal services is unrivalled. Combining expert patent translators and advanced technology ensure translations of the highest consistency and quality. We help streamline clients’ internal processes, providing flexible, cost-effective foreign filing services reducing the administrative burden associated with protecting IP on a global scale. We offer patent renewals and recordals services, as well as the widest range of IP research services on the market. RWS IP Solutions supports its clients throughout the entire IP lifecycle, from concept to commercialisation. RWS clients include many of the world's best known brands, and 18 out of 20 of the world’s largest patent filers. For further information, please visit: https://www.rws.com/intellectual-property-services/ Job Purpose The Senior IP Analyst is responsible for leading patent research initiatives, including prior art and freedom-to-operate (FTO) searches, while ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 quality standards. The role involves managing complex search projects, delivering high-quality outputs, and supporting team members to ensure accuracy and efficiency. Job Overview Key Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive prior art searches (novelty, patentability, validity, and state-of-the-art) and FTO analyses. Develop and implement advanced search strategies tailored to client requirements. Review and analyze patent documents, technical literature, and search results to ensure accuracy and completeness. Prepare detailed, client-ready reports summarizing findings and providing actionable insights. Perform technical (Checker 1) and administrative (Checker 2) evaluations in line with ISO 9001 standards. Conduct patent landscape analysis to assess competitive and technological environments, where applicable. Collaborate with junior analysts and provide guidance to support timely and accurate delivery of projects Skills & Experience Extensive experience in patent research, including prior art and FTO searches. Strong expertise in Boolean search strategies and use of global patent databases. Solid technical background (engineering, science, or related disciplines). Experience in preparing detailed patent search and analysis reports. In-depth understanding of ISO 9001 processes and quality standards. Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail. Ability to collaborate effectively and share knowledge within a team environment. Life at RWS Life at RWS - If you like the idea of working with smart people who are passionate about growing the value of ideas, data and content by making sure organizations are understood, then you’ll love life at RWS. Our purpose is to unlock global understanding. This means our work fundamentally recognizes the value of every language and culture. So, we celebrate difference, we are inclusive and believe that diversity makes us strong. We want every employee to grow as an individual and excel in their career. In return, we expect all our people to live by the values that unite us: to partner , putting clients fist and winning together , to pioneer , innovating fearlessly and leading with vision and courage, to progress , aiming high and growing through actions and to deliver , owning the outcome and building trust with our colleagues and clients. RWS embraces DEI and promotes equal opportunity, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. RWS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at RWS are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, religion, nationality, ethnicity, sex, age, disability, or sexual orientation. RWS will not tolerate discrimination based on any of these characteristics. RWS Values Get the 3Ps right – Partner, Pioneer, Progress – and we´ll Deliver together as RWS. Recruitment Agencies: RWS Holdings PLC does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward any unsolicited resumes to any RWS employees. Any unsolicited resume received will be treated as the property of RWS and Terms & Conditions associated with the use of such resume will be considered null and void.