Patent Attorney (f / m / d)

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We are seeking a junior/medium experienced Patent Attorney (f/m/d) to join our dynamic intellectual property team at DeSimone & Partners in Rome . The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in patent practice, with a technical background in the life sciences field, preferably in biology, biotechnology, pharmaceutical chemistry. The preferred candidate is a qualified Italian Patent Attorney and/or partially qualified under the European Qualifying Examination (EQE).

Key Responsibilities:

• Drafting, filing, and prosecuting patent applications in Italy and Europe.
• Conducting patentability assessments, freedom-to-operate analyses, and providing strategic advice to clients.
• Collaborating with research and development teams and tech transfer offices of Universities, Foundations, Pharmaceuticals and Biotech companies, to identify and protect innovations.
• Representing clients before the Italian Patent and Trademark Office and the European Patent Office.
• Keeping up-to-date with changes in patent law and practice.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Education: Laurea Vecchio Ordinamento or Laurea Magistrale in Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Technology (CTF), or a similar field. PhD is a preferred title.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in patent law in the life sciences sector.
• Certification: Qualified Italian Patent Attorney and/or partially qualified under the EQE.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Italian and in English.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.