Senior Patent Attorney / Principal Patent Attorney
The candidate will manage a broad IP portfolio across all phases of research, development and commercialisation, and directly advise stakeholders at the highest levels of business. Will draft and prosecute several complex IP portfolios (and supervise outside counsel regarding the same) relating to an assigned client area. Provide IP advice to assigned clients reflecting R&D objectives, and identify and address IP opportunities and risks. Develop and implement IP strategies for assigned area. Communicate effectively with R&D clients on IP matters. Operate effectively within global IP teams on IP operational or strategic IP issues. Work on IP diligence and other activities in support of Strategic Partnering Business Development (SPBD) opportunities. Manage external service providers effectively. Act as an attorney of record for EP or US prosecution.
The candidate should be a qualified EPA, CPA or registered patent attorney. Must have 3+ years of pqe or a US patent attorney licensed to practice before the USPTO with 5+ years of experience. Should have significant experience in preparing and prosecuting complex pharmaceutical device patents or pharmaceuticals. Must have experience in developing and implementing IP strategies in multiple markets and jurisdictions, with particular emphasis on pharmaceutical devices or pharmaceuticals. Experience in prosecuting pharmaceutical formulation and/or manufacturing process patents is preferred. Experience is prosecuting design patents is desired. Experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry is preferred. Experience in working in a law firm is desired. Experience managing external service providers is preferred.
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