ppbLocation: /b Milan, Italy (Hybrid / On-site options) /p pbIndustry: /b Intellectual Property / Legal Services /p pbEmployment Type: /b Full-time /p pbSeniority Level: /b Associate / Specialist /p pbAbout the Opportunity: /b /p pWe are working on behalf of a leading, well-established Intellectual Property firm based in bMilan, Italy /b.
Together, we are seeking a bPatent Search Specialist /b to join their dedicated Patent Information team.
/p pThis role offers a unique dual vantaggi: immediate, hands-on exposure to cutting-edge technologies across multidisciplinary sectors, combined with a clear, structured progression path toward becoming the Future Head of Patent Information Services.
/p pbKey Responsibilities: /b /p ul libPatent Technical Searches: /b Conduct novelty, prior art, patentability, validity, and Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) searches across global databases.
/li libIntelligence Monitoring: /b Perform competitor tracking, technology surveillance, and landscape analysis to support strategic decision-making.
/li libReporting Advisory: /b Draft clear, structured analytical search reports and support patent attorneys in forming legal/technical opinions.




/li libMethodology Leadership: /b Contribute to internal search strategies and knowledge management, progressively taking on higher-level team leadership responsibilities.
/li /ul pbKey Qualifications: /b /p ul libEducation: /b University degree in Chemistry, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or a related scientific/technical discipline.
/li libExperience: /b Hands-on experience in patent searching, scientific information retrieval, IP support, or technical research.
/li libSkills: /b Excellent analytical capabilities, systematic problem-solving skills, and fluency in written and spoken English.
/li libTools: /b Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with professional patent databases (e.g., PatBase, Orbit Intelligence, STN, Derwent Innovation, Espacenet, Questel) is highly desirable.
/li libUnderstanding: /b Working knowledge of patent classification systems (IPC, CPC) and landscaping methodologies.
/li /ul p(Note: The Patent Information Professional (PIP) qualification is welcomed but not required).
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📌 Patent Analyst (Milano)
🏢 Caselton Clark
📍 Milano