D Young & Co is currently looking to recruit a Qualified Patent Attorney to work within its Biotechnology team in London.
ABOUT THE FIRM
D Young & Co is one of the principal European firms specialising in all areas of Intellectual Property (IP) rights.
It has an established market lead and strives at all times to maintain the high standards of customer service. The firms aim is to provide a working environment which recognises and rewards excellence.
D Young & Co is well-known for its patent expertise, which encompasses inventions of chemical, biotechnological, electrical and mechanical subject matter including a specialisation in organic and inorganic chemistry, medical biochemistry, biotechnology, genetics, electrical, mechanical engineering, building products, automotive engineering and materials science. The firms’ Trade Mark team is also a major contributor to the fee income for D Young & Co, and is an important part of the firm.
D Young & Co is a meritocracy where hard work and success are recognised.
To continue providing an excellent service to all of their clients, there is a need to recruit two high calibre Qualified Patent Attorneys with relevant experience in the field of Biology, Biochemistry or Biotechnology to join the firm’s Biological Life Sciences teams in London.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The appointee will have to:
- Work closely with the biotechnology Partners to manage and develop an existing and expanding portfolio of molecular biology clients.
- To draft new applications
- To file and prosecute patent applications, as well as file and defend against oppositions at the EPO
- To advise on the nature and extent of patent protection to be obtained, as well as offering sound commercial advice
- To develop strong relationship with clients, via regular contact including visits.
- To ensure that work is dealt with quickly and efficiently, and that the firm’s reputation is maintained and enhanced at all times
ABOUT THE CANDIDATE
The candidate will have:
- A degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or a related degree.
- A PhD level qualification would be appreciated but is not essential.
- A strong grounding in immunology would be advantageous
- Be fully qualified EPA and CPA
- Be able to demonstrate a successful career record
- Have gained broad experience of both UK and foreign patent work – filing, drafting and prosecuting patent applications.
- Have experience of participating/assisting in oral proceedings at the EPO
