In House Intellectual Property Counsel - Medical Device

Planet Pharma; Milano; In loco; EUR 80.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading staffing agency in Milan is seeking an experienced IP Counsel to spearhead all intellectual property matters for their Medical Device client in Europe. This strategic position will drive complex IP litigation, develop patent strategies, and ensure compliance across jurisdictions, requiring a deep understanding of European patent law. Candidates should possess significant experience in IP litigation and be fluent in either Italian or German, with additional European languages valued.

Competenze

• 8-10 years of experience in IP litigation and patent strategy in the medical devices industry.
• In-depth knowledge of European patent law, EPO procedures, and UPC.
• Must speak Italian or German; Spanish or French a plus.

Mansioni

• Lead and manage IP litigation strategies across multiple jurisdictions.
• Coordinate with external counsel and internal stakeholders for litigation outcomes.
• Monitor competitor activities and devise counter-strategies.
• Align IP strategies with business goals together with senior management.

Conoscenze

IP litigation

Patent strategy

European patent law

Multinational litigation

Competitor monitoring

Descrizione del lavoro

We are seeking an experienced IP Counsel to lead all intellectual property matters across our Medical Device client European operations. This strategic role includes managing complex IP litigation, shaping IP strategy, and ensuring cross-border compliance.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead and manage IP litigation strategies across multiple jurisdictions.
• Coordinate with external counsel and internal stakeholders to ensure robust litigation outcomes.
• Monitor competitor activities and devise counter-strategies to mitigate IP risks.
• Work closely with senior management, R&D, legal, and business development teams to align IP strategies with business goals.
• Formulate and implement effective patent filing strategies to protect key innovations

Key Requirements :

• 8-10 years of experience in IP litigation and patent strategy in the medical devices industry
• In-depth knowledge of European patent law, the European Patent Office (EPO) procedures, and the Unified Patent Court (UPC).
• Proven experience in handling multinational IP litigation and oppositions.
• Must speak either Italian or German (priority) - Spanish or French would be a plus

About Planet Pharma :

Planet Pharma is an American parented Employment Business / Agency that provides global staffing services with its head-quarters in Chicago and our EMEA regional office located in Central London. We have invested significantly in creating a robust international platform that enables us to work compliantly in 30+ countries with a current network of 2500+ active contractors globally as well as a very strong permanent / direct hire recruitment offering.

Our specialist knowledge and close relationships with our clients and the wider industry really makes us unique in our field. Just recently we were recognised by FORBES as the 17th best professional staffing firm, and have won multiple awards from industry accredited bodies for our commitment to excellence and service delivery. We have extensive functional expertise including : Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, QA, QC, Submissions experts, Clinical development, Quality, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs / Writing.

We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation or age.

Please click ‘apply’ or contact Charlotte Fagan (Recruitment Manager) at Planet Pharma for more information :

Intellectual Property • Milan, Lombardy, Italy