Pharmaceuticals Patent Attorney - Qualified/Part-Qualified

Carpmaels & Ransford

Dec 14

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Entry Level
Legal
Science
London

Requirements

Part-qualification in the UK and EQE exams through to 3 years of post-qualification experience.
Management of a broad spectrum of chemical and/or pharmaceutical work.
Experience of drafting, filing and prosecuting EPO and PCT applications.
An understanding of EPO opposition and appeal procedure, and preferably some experience of contentious oral proceedings, although not necessarily in a speaking role.
An excellent academic background ideally with an emphasis on organic chemistry or pharmaceutical subject matter.
A sense of commerciality: an appreciation of how IP and regulatory data protection impact the life cycle of a product.
An excellent command of both written and spoken English, and strong interpersonal skills.
Excellent time management and organisational skills.
An innate interest in the world of business as well as the IP profession.
A passion and aptitude for problem-solving.
A keen eye for detail.
An interest in coaching, guiding and mentoring trainees as appropriate.

Responsibilities

The Chemistry team supports some of the world’s leading pharmaceutical and chemical companies and research institutions. We help protect research on ground-breaking therapeutics and their delivery, as well as exciting technologies in the fields of polymer chemistry, catalysts, batteries, metallurgy, nanotechnology, cleantech, electrochemistry, petrochemicals, cosmetics, surfactants and food chemistry.
Our work is commercially focussed, and most is contentious in nature. We are regularly instructed in multi-party oppositions and litigation support, as well as SPCs and associated regulatory issues including data protection and orphan exclusivities.

Carpmaels & Ransford

Law

Industry

201-500

Employees

1776

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Carpmaels & Ransford LLP The European Intellectual Property Firm Carpmaels & Ransford is a full-service European intellectual property firm at the forefront of a rapidly changing IP landscape. As a trusted advisor to so many world-class companies and brands, we have been regarded as a pioneer in handling intellectual property for over 200 years. We are known for a consistent ability to anticipate client needs and apply unparalleled expertise to complex challenges. What sets us apart? We believe it’s our united talents. We join up our knowledge and resources, blending vast experience with infectious enthusiasm, expert knowledge with a constant hunger to learn more, and individual skill with great teamwork.