Fully or Partially Qualified European Patent Attorney (Industrial)

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