Patent Analyst

Caselton Clark; Milano; Ibrido; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Caselton Clark is seeking a Patent Search Specialist for a Milan-based IP firm, hybrid/onsite. The role focuses on conducting novelty and patentability searches, FTO work, and providing structured analytical reports to patent attorneys.

You will contribute to strategy and knowledge management, with progression toward leadership in Patent Information Services. The ideal candidate has a science degree, hands-on patent search experience, and strong English proficiency, plus familiarity with major

Competenze

• University degree in a scientific/technical discipline.
• Hands-on experience in patent searching or scientific information retrieval.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Mansioni

• Conduct novelty, prior art, patentability, validity, and Freedom-to-Operate searches across global databases.
• Perform landscape analysis and competitor tracking to support strategic decisions.

Conoscenze

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

English fluency

Formazione

University degree in Chemistry, Biotechnology, Life Sciences

Strumenti

Patent databases (PatBase, Orbit Intelligence, STN, Derwent Innovation, Espacenet, Questel)

Descrizione del lavoro

Location: Milan, Italy (Hybrid / On-site options)

Industry: Intellectual Property / Legal Services

Employment Type: Full-time

Seniority Level: Associate / Specialist

About the Opportunity:

We are working on behalf of a leading, well-established Intellectual Property firm based in Milan, Italy. Together, we are seeking a Patent Search Specialist to join their dedicated Patent Information team.

This role offers a unique dual benefit: immediate, hands-on exposure to cutting-edge technologies across multidisciplinary sectors, combined with a clear, structured progression path toward becoming the Future Head of Patent Information Services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patent & Technical Searches: Conduct novelty, prior art, patentability, validity, and Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) searches across global databases.
• Intelligence & Monitoring: Perform competitor tracking, technology surveillance, and landscape analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Reporting & Advisory: Draft clear, structured analytical search reports and support patent attorneys in forming legal/technical opinions.
• Methodology & Leadership: Contribute to internal search strategies and knowledge management, progressively taking on higher-level team leadership responsibilities.

Key Qualifications:

• Education: University degree in Chemistry, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or a related scientific/technical discipline.
• Experience: Hands-on experience in patent searching, scientific information retrieval, IP support, or technical research.
• Skills: Excellent analytical capabilities, systematic problem-solving skills, and fluency in written and spoken English.
• Tools: Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with professional patent databases (e.g., PatBase, Orbit Intelligence, STN, Derwent Innovation, Espacenet, Questel) is highly desirable.
• Understanding: Working knowledge of patent classification systems (IPC, CPC) and landscaping methodologies.

(Note: The Patent Information Professional (PIP) qualification is welcomed but not required).