Patent Attorney

Exciting opportunity with Meril Life Sciences!

About Meril Life Sciences
Meril Life Sciences is the leading medical devices company in India, with a growing international presence, especially in Europe. Meril is committed to delivering high-quality, accessible medical devices that have a tangible global impact. Intellectual property is a core strategic function at Meril, directly supporting long-term innovation, product differentiation, and business growth.

European Patent Attorney (Mid-Level, In-House IP Team)

Location:

Italy or Germany (Remote)

The Position
Meril Life Sciences is seeking a  mid-level European Patent Attorney (5–7 years’ experience)  to join its in-house Intellectual Property team. The role offers substantial responsibility across the full patent lifecycle, with a particular focus on portfolio management, prior art searches and analysis, EPO prosecution and oppositions, litigation support (both national level in Europe and UPC).
The position may be based in  Italy, Germany, or fully remote , while remaining fully integrated into an international in-house IP organization.

Key Responsibilities
Draft high-quality European and international patent applications, primarily in the mechanical and medical device fields
Manage and conduct patent prosecution before the  EPO , including examination strategy and portfolio alignment
Actively handle and support  EPO opposition and appeal proceedings , including coordination with external counsel and preparation of technical and legal submissions
Coordinate, instruct, and supervise external patent attorneys and law firms across multiple jurisdictions
Conduct and oversee  Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) searches and analyses , including risk assessment and clear reporting to internal stakeholders
Contribute to strategic  patent portfolio management , including filing strategies, portfolio optimization, and lifecycle management
Support  IP litigation activities , including national and UPC litigation and enforcement actions, in close cooperation with external counsel
Work closely with R&D, engineering, regulatory, and business teams to identify inventions and develop robust, defensible IP strategies
Provide clear, pragmatic, and business-focused IP advice to internal stakeholders

Required Qualifications and Experience
Fully qualified European Patent Attorney (EQE qualification is mandatory)
5–7 years of professional experience  in patent drafting, prosecution, and portfolio management either in house or in the private practice
Educational background in  Mechanical Engineering.  

Experience with  medical devices  and adjacent technical fields is advantageous
Demonstrated EPO experience , including hands-on involvement in examination,  opposition, and appeal proceedings
Proven exposure to  contentious IP matters , including EPO oppositions and/or national/UPC litigation in Europe
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with a structured and solution-oriented approach
Language Requirements
Fluent English (professional proficiency required)
German language skills are an advantage
What Meril Life Sciences Offers
An opportunity to join one of the world’s most dynamic and fast-growing medical device companies
A strategically important in-house role with direct involvement in high-value innovation and product development, closely tied to top management decisions
Significant exposure to  EPO patent work , including complex opposition and appeal proceedings
Flexible working arrangements, including full remote options
A professional, collaborative environment that values technical excellence, accountability, and long-term development
This position is ideally suited for a mid-level European Patent Attorney seeking a technically rigorous in-house role within a company that places intellectual property at the center of its innovation strategy.

Interested candidate please share their resume on gi and bha

Thank you.