Location

Milan, Italy (Hybrid / On-site options) Industry: Intellectual Property / Legal Services Employment Type: Full-time Seniority Level: Associate / Specialist About the Opportunity: We are working on behalf of a leading, well-established Intellectual Property firm based in Milan, Italy . Together, we are seeking a Patent Search Specialist to join their dedicated Patent Information team.

This role offers a unique dual agevolazioni: 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.

Key Responsibilities

Patent &

• Technical Searches: Conduct novelty, prior art, patentability, validity, and Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) searches across global databases. Intelligence &

• Monitoring: Perform competitor tracking, technology surveillance, and landscape analysis to support strategic decision-making. Reporting &

• Advisory: Draft clear, structured analytical search reports and support patent attorneys in forming legal/technical opinions. Methodology &





• Leadership: Contribute to internal search strategies and knowledge management, progressively taking on higher-level team leadership responsibilities. Key Qualifications:

Education

University degree in Chemistry, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or a related scientific/technical discipline.

Experience

Hands-on experience in patent searching, scientific information retrieval, IP support, or technical research.

Skills

Excellent analytical capabilities, systematic problem-solving skills, and fluency in written and spoken English.

Tools: Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with professional patent databases (e.g., Pat Base, Orbit Intelligence, STN, Derwent Innovation, Espacenet, Questel) is highly desirable.

Understanding: Working knowledge of patent classification systems (IPC, CPC) and landscaping methodologies. (Note: The Patent Information Professional (PIP) qualification is welcomed but not required).

📌 Patent analyst (Milano)
🏢 Caselton Clark
📍 Milano