Patent Attorney

1 week ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Carpmaels & Ransford Full time
About Us

Carpmaels & Ransford is a leading European intellectual property law firm that advises some of the world's leading healthcare companies. Our team of life scientists, engineers, and regulatory experts is passionate and award-winning, with a strong focus on delivering exceptional results for our clients.

Our Approach

We take a collaborative and sociable approach to work, with a healthy balance between work and personal life. Our meritocratic and autonomous culture empowers our team members to take ownership of their work and make a meaningful contribution to the firm.

Our Team

The Chemistry team at Carpmaels & Ransford supports some of the world's leading pharmaceutical and chemical companies and research institutions. We help protect research on groundbreaking therapeutics and their delivery, as well as exciting technologies in the fields of polymer chemistry, catalysts, batteries, metallurgy, nanotechnology, cleantech, electrochemistry, petrochemicals, cosmetics, surfactants, and food chemistry.

Our Work

Our work is commercially focused, with a strong emphasis on contentious matters. We regularly handle multi-party oppositions and litigation support, as well as SPCs and associated regulatory issues, including data protection and orphan exclusivities.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking exceptional part-qualified or qualified patent attorneys to join our Chemistry team. We're looking for talented and passionate individuals who enjoy thinking strategically and working collaboratively. You should have a strong academic background, preferably with an emphasis on organic chemistry or pharmaceutical subject matter.

Key Requirements
  • Part-qualification in the UK and EQE exams through to 3 years of post-qualification experience.
  • Management of a broad spectrum of chemical and/or pharmaceutical work.
  • Experience of drafting, filing, and prosecuting EPO and PCT applications.
  • An understanding of EPO opposition and appeal procedure, and preferably some experience of contentious oral proceedings.
  • An excellent academic background with an emphasis on organic chemistry or pharmaceutical subject matter.
  • A sense of commerciality, with an appreciation of how IP and regulatory data protection impact the life cycle of a product.
  • An excellent command of both written and spoken English, and strong interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent time management and organisational skills.
  • An innate interest in the world of business as well as the IP profession.
  • A passion and aptitude for problem-solving.
  • An interest in coaching, guiding, and mentoring trainees as appropriate.
What We Offer
  • A variety of interesting work for major international chemical and pharmaceutical companies, including EPO opposition and appeal work.
  • A significant amount of opposition, appeal, and SPC matters.
  • Involvement in cases that shape the law before the Technical Boards of Appeal, the Enlarged Board of Appeal, and/or the Court of Justice of the European Union.
  • A collaborative and sociable team-based working environment, with a healthy approach to work/life balance.
  • A meritocratic and autonomous culture, where you will be responsible for your own case-load and work for multiple partners.
  • Exceptional training for UK and EQE qualifications and beyond.
  • The opportunity to work across multiple practice groups, subject to project requirements and area of expertise.
  • An excellent remuneration and benefits package.
  • A range of sports, clubs, and charity initiatives sponsored by the firm.

We are proud of our inclusive culture, where individual differences are celebrated, and we are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and job applicants. We do not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, pregnancy and maternity, socio-economic background, or any characteristic protected by law. Our approach is embodied in our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy, as well as our diversity and inclusion programmes.



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