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It transforms every category it enters with radical and iconic re-inventions that work, perform and look very different. Today, Dyson offers products across a wide range of areas, including audio, floorcare, air purification, robotics, haircare (including formulations), lighting and hand drying. But it doesn’t stop there; Dyson continues to expand into new areas.\nIP is vital to Dyson as it underpins the company’s commitment to innovation and competitive advantage. By protecting Dyson’s innovation and product design, IP ensures that Dyson’s significant investment in research and development is safeguarded from imitation and misuse. This protection enables Dyson to maintain its leadership in cutting-edge products, supports market growth, and fosters consumer trust in the originality and quality of Dyson products.\nAbout The Role\nWe have new roles within the IP department. Working closely with Research, Design and Development (RDD), you’ll be responsible for managing IP risks and opportunities, and for delivering strategic value and legal advice. You’ll be heavily involved in supporting exciting new technologies and products, which span a diverse range of categories.\nAdvising the business on a wide range of IP issues, your key responsibilities will include:\nIdentifying and managing IP risks and opportunities associated with new projects and technologies.\nAdvising the business on potential IP risks through analysing freedom-to-operate searches and challenging the validity of third-party rights. \nEngaging with outside counsel to support patent drafting activities.\nProsecuting patent applications globally, to deliver strategically relevant patents in a cost-effective manner.\nSupporting the Litigation team with IP disputes and enforcement, including reviewing competitor products.\nThis role will be based at our state-of-the-art technology campus in Malmesbury.\nAbout You\nYou’ll be a qualified or part-qualified UK and/or European Patent Attorney. \nIdeally, you’ll have a mechanical, electrical or chemical background. 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