THE EMPLOYER:

Our client is an international law firm, providing clients with an extensive range of legal services. The firm operates 20+ offices across Asia, Europe and the US in 20+ countries.It is a prestigious international firm in China with a long history.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The firm is seeking a Patent Attorney in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical sector to join its Shanghai office.Duties include.

• Prepare, file and prosecute PRC patent applications for foreign companies
• Draft patent applications for domestic companies and work with foreign associates on filing in overseas countries through PCT or Paris Convention
• Manage clients' patent portfolios
• Advise clients on various PRC patent issues such as patent filing procedure, patent prosecution and enforcement strategy
• Assist in PRC patent invalidation and infringement proceedings
• Advise clients on general enquires relating to PRC IP protections

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor degree (or above) in biotechnology or pharmaceutical
• PRC Patent Agent qualification is required; PRC bar qualification is a plus
• Solid knowledge in Chinese patent law/procedure and some familiarity with international patent practice and process such as PCT, EP, etc.
• 3 – 6 years experience with an international law firm or leading PRC patent agency in preparing, filing and prosecuting PRC patent applications in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical sector for foreign clients, and managing patent portfolios
• Patent experience in other technology sector(s) is a plus; experience in contentious patent matters (such as patent invalidation and infringement) and/or other IP works is a plus
• Good written and spoken skills in both English and Chinese

Submit Your Resume to: service@lawinn.net

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