Talentmark are recruiting for an experienced European Patent (EP) Paralegal to join a company in the pharmaceutical industry on a contract basis for 12 months. This role is hybrid, with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office, in Bracknell, Berkshire.
Company:
Our client is one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world. They focus on finding answers for some of the world's most urgent medical needs.
Salary:
£15.26 - £20.35 per hour, PAYE
Paralegal Role:
- Review incoming European patent correspondence and accurately record key information, deadlines and required actions in the IP docketing system.
- Monitor EPO and internal deadlines across the EP patent lifecycle, including prosecution, grant, opposition and validation.
- Liaise with internal patent attorneys and external European law firms to progress EP filings, prosecution matters and other patent-related actions.
- Prepare and file documentation using EPO Online Filing 2.0 and MyEPO.
- Support oppositions and other EPO proceedings, including preparing and processing procedural documentation.
- Maintain accurate records and support SPC/PTE tracking and lifecycle management where required.
Your Background:
- At least 2 years' experience as a European Patent Paralegal or in a similar IP support role.
- A good understanding of European patent applications, EPO procedures and the European Patent Convention (EPC).
- Experience managing deadlines, records and data integrity across a large patent portfolio, with the ability to prioritise competing tasks.
- Experience using patent record and docketing systems; knowledge of Anaqua, MyEPO or EPO Online Filing 2.0 would be desirable.
- Experience with US, PCT or national patent applications would be helpful, as would knowledge of SPC and PTE processes.
- Strong attention to detail, reading comprehension and proofreading skills, with the confidence to identify and escape potential issues promptly.
- Experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology sector, or a CIPA or EPAC Paralegal qualification, would be desirable.
It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK.
Please note: This role may be subject to a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
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