Role:  European Patent Attorney
Location:  Milan, Italy
Sector:  Biotechnology (life sciences)                
  
The Firm:

An opportunity exists within an Industrial and Intellectual Property consulting boutique firm specialising in patenting, with outstanding expertise in the chemical, pharmaceutical, life science and biotech sectors.
  
The Role:
  
A Qualified European Patent Attorney (with / without the national qualification) with a technical background in Biotechnology (life sciences).
  
Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for PCT and EP validations
• Drafting and prosecution
• Support in pre-litigation cases, providing opinions and strategy as part of an advisory role when preparing clients

The Candidate:

• Degree in Biotechnology or similar
• EQE-qualified with at least 10 years of experience in the profession; additional national (Italian) qualification is desirable
• Experience in drafting, filing and prosecuting EPO, PCT and national applications in the biotech field
• Knowledge of EPO opposition and appeal procedures, litigation proceedings
• Ability to work both independently and as a part of a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Italian and English, additional linguistic skills are desirable but not essential

If you meet the above requirements and are interested in taking the next step in your career, please 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.