Paralegal

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 escalate potential issues promptly.
Experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology sector, or a CIPA or EPAC Paralegal qualification, would be desirable.Apply:
For more information, or to apply for this Paralegal role please contact the Key Accounts Team on (phone number removed) or email (url removed). Please quote reference (Apply online only).
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