Paralegal (European Patent)

Entrust Resource Solutions; Bracknell; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Entrust Resource Solutions is recruiting an experienced European Patent Paralegal for a 12-month contract at Arlington Square in Bracknell. Hybrid role with minimum two days per week in the office.

You will manage European patent correspondence, deadlines and filings across the lifecycle, collaborating with internal attorneys and external firms. The role requires at least two years in a European Patent Paralegal position, knowledge of EPO procedures, and experience with MyEPO/EPO Online Filing

Qualifications

• Two years' experience as European Patent Paralegal or equivalent front-line patent support role.
• Experience supporting European patent prosecution.
• Good working knowledge of EPO procedures and the EPC.
• Experience using MyEPO and EPO Online Filing 2.0.
• Experience managing patent deadlines with an IP docketing system.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• A law degree without practical paralegal experience will not be sufficient for this position.

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 data integrity.
• Assist with SPC/PTE tracking and lifecycle management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisation

Prioritisation

Communication

Education

Law degree

Tools

Anaqua

MyEPO

EPO Online Filing 2.0

Job 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 elevate 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