Details:
- Job Type: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Location: Berkshire
- Date: 3 weeks ago
Description:
European Patent Paralegal
Location: Bracknell
Contract: 12 months (initially)
Hours: 36.25 hours per week
Hybrid working: Minimum two days per week in the office
We are recruiting an experienced European Patent Paralegal for a 12-month contract with a leading global pharmaceutical company based at Arlington Square in Bracknell. This position sits within the company's IP Operations function and will support the management of its European patent portfolio. You will work closely with internal patent attorneys, external European law firms and the European Patent Office.
The role will involve managing European patent correspondence, deadlines, filings and procedural requirements throughout the patent lifecycle, including prosecution, grant, opposition and validation.
Key responsibilities
Review and docket incoming European patent correspondence
Record and monitor EPO and internal deadlines using Anaqua
Support European patent prosecution, grant, opposition and validation activity
Prepare and submit documents using MyEPO and EPO Online Filing 2.0
Liaise with internal patent attorneys and external European law firms
Support European patent oppositions and other EPO proceedings
Maintain accurate patent records and ensure high standards of data integrity
Assist with SPC/PTE tracking and patent lifecycle management where required Required experience
At least two years' experience as a European Patent Paralegal or within an equivalent front-line patent support role
Practical experience supporting European patent prosecution
Good working knowledge of EPO procedures and the European Patent Convention
Experience using MyEPO and EPO Online Filing 2.0
Experience managing patent deadlines and working with an IP docketing system
Strong attention to detail, proofreading and organisational skills
Ability to manage competing priorities and escalate potential risks promptly
Please note that a law degree without practical paralegal experience will not be sufficient for this position. Desirable experience
Anaqua experience
CIPA or EPAC Paralegal qualification
Pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience
Knowledge of SPC/PTE processes
Awareness of US, PCT and national-phase patent filings To find out more, contact Lynsey today or send an uptop date CV to (url removed)