A global leader in the pharmaceutical sector is looking for a Patent Attorney to join their legal team.
About the role:
As Patent Attorney, you will be responsible for handling general patent-related intellectual property matters including intellectual property due diligence, general IP consulting, management of IP litigation and other proceedings, IP prosecution and maintenance, and patent strategy matters across Europe. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting the global Patent Team.
Key responsibilities:
1. Develop and implement patent strategies to protect intellectual property assets in Europe.
2. Manage patent applications, prosecutions, SPC, oppositions, and litigations in Europe in collaboration with external counsel or business partners.
3. Assist with general legal matters for the business and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and policies.
About you:
The successful candidate will be a European Patent Attorney with a minimum of seven years’ post-qualification experience, including in-house experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Ideally, you have experience working in a commercial in-house environment. Substantive knowledge and experience of European patent searches, patent prosecution, and patent litigation in the pharmaceuticals sector is essential. Additionally, deep knowledge of European patent laws, regulations, and procedures is key. Experience working on multi-jurisdictional matters with geographically dispersed teams would be positive; specifically, prior experience working with Japanese companies or familiarity with Japanese business culture and language is desirable. This role would suit someone who is commercially astute and thrives in a fast-paced, complex, and high-performing environment.
The company is expanding, and this is a fantastic role for someone looking to make an immediate impact. If you thrive on the opportunity to work with and build effective working relationships with senior stakeholders, then this could be a great fit for you. To explore this exciting role further, please apply.
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