About the opportunity
We are supporting a leading international pharmaceutical and biotechnology company in the search for a European Patent Attorney to join its Legal & Intellectual Property team.
The company is strengthening its patent capabilities in industrial and digital technologies, driven by an increasing number of projects involving medical devices, engineering solutions, software, artificial intelligence and computer-implemented inventions.
The person joining the team will become a key IP specialist for the industrial and digital area, taking ownership of these matters with a high degree of autonomy while working closely with other European Patent Attorneys and IP professionals.
The role involves direct interaction with R&D;, technical, scientific and business teams, providing IP advice throughout the innovation process and supporting the protection and development of new technologies.
Main responsibilities
Acting as an IP reference point for industrial and digital projects, particularly in medical devices, engineering, software, AI and computer-implemented inventions.




Working directly with researchers, technical teams and business stakeholders to identify potentially patentable innovations and define appropriate protection strategies.
Assessing new R&D; developments and digital solutions from an IP perspective.
Drafting and prosecuting European and international patent applications.
Conducting and reviewing patentability, state-of-the-art, patent landscape and Freedom to Operate (FTO) analyses.
Managing patent portfolios and monitoring relevant third-party IP rights.
Providing opinions on patent validity, infringement and potential IP risks.
Participating in opposition and appeal proceedings before the EPO when required.
Supporting confidentiality and IP protection measures throughout the development process.
Providing IP support to business development and other internal stakeholders.
Collaborating closely with other European Patent Attorneys and IP specia

📌 European Patent Attorney (Barcelona)
🏢 Boomerang
📍 Barcelona