Intellectual Property Lawyer/Senior Lawyer - London, United Kingdom - Gresham Hunt

Description

London, UK – hybrid, 2-3 days/week in office

Gresham Hunt are partnered with a specialist IP law firm who are seeking an experienced Patent Attorney for their London office.

Conduct patentability searches and analysis to assess the novelty and inventiveness of inventions.

Draft patent applications in accordance with UK and European patent laws and regulations, ensuring accuracy and completeness of technical specifications and claims.

Prosecute patent applications before the UKIPO and the EPO, including responding to office actions, attending hearings, and advocating for the granting of patents.

Provide strategic advice to clients on patent portfolio management, including patent filing strategies, patent enforcement, and infringement analysis.
Conduct intellectual property due diligence in mergers, acquisitions, and technology transactions.

Stay abreast of developments in patent law and practice, including changes in legislation and case law, and provide internal training and updates to colleagues.

Collaborate with other members of the intellectual property team, including solicitors and trademark attorneys, to provide integrated legal solutions to clients.

Represent clients in patent disputes, including infringement litigation and opposition proceedings before the UKIPO and the EPO, as necessary.

Education background in a relevant technical field, such as engineering, physics, chemistry, or biotechnology.
~ Experience in patent litigation and/or opposition proceedings is desirable but not essential.
~ Proficiency in using patent databases and other relevant software tools.