Fully or Partially Qualified European Patent Attorney (Industrial)
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HIPRA is a pharmaceutical and biotechnological company focused on prevention and diagnosis for animal and human health, with a wide range of highly innovative vaccines and advanced diagnostic services.
The company has a strong international presence in over 40 countries, with subsidiaries, 11 diagnostic centers, and 6 strategically located production plants in Europe (Spain) and America (Brazil).
Research and development are at the core of HIPRA's expertise. The company dedicates 15% of its annual turnover to R&D activities, focusing on the latest scientific advancements for developing high-quality innovative vaccines. Additionally, HIPRA develops medical devices and traceability services to add value to its vaccination expertise.
We are seeking a talented Fully or Partially Qualified European Patent Attorney for our headquarters in Girona, Spain.
Main Responsibilities:
* Assessing innovative R&D developments and digital solutions in collaboration with technical and scientific staff and business units, providing IP advisory counsel.
* Preparing patent landscape and FTO analyses for EU and global R&D pipelines.
* Performing state-of-the-art and patentability search reports.
* Maintaining internal IP databases.
* Managing global patent prosecution.
* Participating in and handling opposition/appeal proceedings and observations before the EPO.
* Providing validity opinions and infringement advice to R&D and business units.
* Establishing confidentiality measures to protect IP.
* Providing technical support for business development.
Candidate Requirements:
* EQE (European Qualifying Examination) fully or partly passed (mandatory).
* Solid industrial background, such as a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or related disciplines, including electronic engineering, software engineering, artificial intelligence, etc.
* Minimum of 5 years of industry experience, preferably in pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries, with expertise in drafting and prosecuting patent applications, patentability reports, and FTO opinions.
* Experience in medical devices or industrial products is a plus.
* Excellent command of English and Spanish; French and German are advantageous.
* Strong technical, writing, communication, and analytical skills.
* Ability to analyze large data volumes and suggest actionable decisions.
* Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills to handle high R&D workloads efficiently.
Reasons to Join HIPRA:
* Involvement in significant cases and long-term projects to expand knowledge and experience.
* Growing multinational company with 40 subsidiaries worldwide.
* Multicultural work environment.
* Support for training and development initiatives.
Seniority Level:
* Mid-Senior level
Employment Type:
* Full-time
Job Function:
* Research, Science, and Writing/Editing
Industries:
* Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology
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