European Patent Attorney - Zug, Schweiz - SHL Group

    SHL Group
    SHL Group Zug, Schweiz

    vor 1 Woche

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    Job Overview

    This role will provide an opportunity to work with a global and cross-functional team on specific aspects of the innovation and patenting cycle across SHL's activities. The European Patent Attorney will be responsible for prosecuting and managing a global patent portfolio including drafting patent applications in cooperation with outside patent counsels and acting as the European representative before the European Patent Office for European applications

    Main Responsibilities

  • Prepare/draft new patent applications for inventions
  • Prosecute office action responses, including responses to office actions before the European Patent Office (EPO) as well as providing detailed guidance to non-EPO associates for the preparation of responses to office actions also in other jurisdictions
  • Work autonomously to manage a portfolio of cases and associated prosecution deadlines, whilst also being able to demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively within both the Global Patents Group and wider cross-functional teams on other projects
  • Prepare divisional and continuation applications as appropriate
  • Prepare oppositions and observations by 3rd parties
  • Support IP enforcement, conflicts, and litigation, including cooperation and collaboration with other in-house and/or outside counsels, and including developing/driving strategy, gathering evidence, developing claim charts, developing positions, risk assessment, tracking deadlines, and advising stakeholders
  • Provide guidance to technology innovators and developers for new technologies, improvements, and technological solutions to existing challenges (design arounds)
  • Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the IP Director and CLO

    • Minimum requirements

  • Experience working in a law/IP firm and/or in-house for large global companies
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience drafting and prosecuting of patent applications
  • An ability to focus on the detail as well as being able to see the bigger picture.
  • The ability to work to tight deadlines and to handle several projects simultaneously.
  • Ability to explain complex information clearly and concisely with different stakeholders
  • Excellent verbal and especially written communication skills in English and German

    • Preferred Qualifications

  • Qualified or experienced in working with a patent office of another European jurisdiction.
  • Strong analytical skills and are able to quickly grasp new areas of technology.
  • Technical experience of working in the field of medicament delivery devices
  • Experience with the IP-Folio management tool

    • Relevant Skill

  • A good science or engineering degree and broad-based interest in science and technology
  • Qualified European patent attorney with experience in patent drafting, patent prosecution, oppositions, and patent portfolio management
  • Knowledge of laws, regulations, practices and procedures relating to patenting in Europe, US and Asia

    • We Offer

  • An exciting opportunity in a fast-growing international medical device company
  • A modern working environment, with multicultural and dynamic teams
  • Flexible working hours and a hybrid remote work policy
  • A centrally located office in Zug, very close to the train station