Patent Attorney

We are partnered with a research-focused pharmaceutical and healthcare group, who are looking to appoint a Patent Attorney Manager with a technical background in Life Sciences, to join their team.

This person will deal with all the IP activities needed to secure the company’s IP rights and provide support to both internal Research & Development projects and those intended for in-licensing.

The Candidate

The successful candidate will have:

• Master’s degree in life science (or equivalent)
• At least 3-5 years’ experience within pharmaceutical industry (Intellectual Property Departments) or IP/Law Firms.
• Fluent English and Italian
• Knowledge of R&D lifecycle and processes
• Good knowledge of pharma business and sector
• Italian qualified patent attorney, at least partially qualified European patent attorney
• Adaptability and Flexibility

Key Responsibilities

Perform prior art investigations and draft patentability assessments

Provide infringement and validity advices

Draft and prosecution of patent applications worldwide

Monitor and assessment of third-party patents

Provide support to opposition and litigation proceedings

Location

Please note that the position is open worldwide. The person will choose where to be placed but will be asked to come periodically (on weekly base) to Parma.

If you meet the requirements and would like to join a dynamic, fast-growing, challenging and friendly environment, then we would like to hear from you. Send us your CV.

Caselton Clark are an Intellectual Property agency based in London. We work in partnership with the Perry Clayman Employment Agency on vacancies in the UK and across Europe.