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We have an exciting opportunity for a European Patent Attorney (EPA) to work with our expert Intellectual Property team of twentyfive+ employees across the world. The role will be onsite in Uppsala, Sweden and report into Cytiva’s IP Leader for Hardware Solutions.
As a European Patent Attorney, you will be intimately involved in building and implementing the IP strategy for protecting some of Cytiva’s core product portfolios relating to a range of system platforms and software applications for the bioprocess industry. This will cover all aspects from collaborating closely with R&D and business colleagues in building world class IP protection, to execution of global IP litigations. Do you have a passion for innovation and intellectual property? Then we would love to hear from you.
What You’ll Do
- Lead IP strategy and portfolio management for assigned business areas to ensure that commercially meaningful and enforceable protection is obtained.
- Draft and prosecute high quality patent applications.
- Perform freedom to operate reviews and minimize exposure to third party IP.
- Support IP aspects of business development, licensing, and Merger & Acquisition activities.
- Support EPO opposition proceedings and IP enforcement actions.
- Provide IP training to R&D, product and marketing teams.
Who You Are
- Qualified European Patent Attorney
- Technical background in mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering, physics or equivalent.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. Proficiency with other languages is considered a plus.
- Experience of devising innovative IP strategies.
- Good commercial awareness.
- Knowledge of laws, regulations, practices and procedures relating to patent procurement in Europe, US and Asia.
- Preferably, experience working in the life sciences or healthcare sector.
