The IPSILON Group, comprising the firms Ipsilon, Cabinet Nuss, Nony, IP Hills, Lecomte & Partners and Laurent & Charras, is a highly esteemed, full-service Intellectual Property group of firms headquartered in France, with a growing international network through increased acquisition in France and abroad. Founded in 2001, the firm has grown exponentially over the subsequent two decades and, following the recent acquisitions of Cabinet Nony in Paris, Laurent & Charras in France, Lecomte & Partners in Luxembourg and IP Hills in Belgium, has propelled itself to the forefront of the international IP market, and now employs over 200 people.
The IPSILON Group positions itself as a truly ‘full-service’ IP firm, offering clients the complete spectrum of filing, prosecution and litigation services across all areas of IP, covering a broad suite of technical disciplines and a similarly wide range of sectors and industries. The firm’s key technical expertise resides in IT, Telecoms, Electronics and Software; Mechanical; Physics and Optics; Chemistry; Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences; and Biotechnology. The IPSILON Group’s clients range from small start-ups through to global multinational corporates, including some of the top filers of patents in France.
The Opportunity
Ipsilon wishes to recruit a senior Patent Attorney, with considerable leadership experience, to lead the Chemistry Department in Paris, one of the key pillars within the firm. Leading and developing a team of 6 Patent Attorneys focusing on all areas of chemistry, including organic and pharma, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in developing the department’s activities while cementing and growing relationships with key clients. You will ensure the personal and career development of your team members while creating a real team spirit and togetherness. Similarly, you will ensure the cultivation and strengthening of relationships with parallel teams across the growing network of Ipsilon’s offices. This position has excellent growth opportunities and career potential and will suit an energetic, dynamic leader who enjoys motivating and inspiring others.
The Candidate
The successful candidate will ideally possess the following qualifications:
- Fully qualified European Patent Attorney, ideally with proven experience in a leadership role, or ready to step up into such a role.
- A degree in Chemistry or equivalent.
- A background working in either private practice and/or industry in the field of Organic Chemistry/pharma.
- Experience across several activities, including patent portfolio management, FTO matters and oppositions/litigation.
- Fluency in oral and written English is mandatory.
Candidates should also demonstrate the following personal qualities:
- A natural team player who embraces and excels in working with others.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, able to relate to people at all levels.
- Highly developed client management skills, with the credibility and confidence to deal with high-profile and demanding clients.
- A commercial, solution-oriented approach to clients’ intellectual property needs. Highly motivated with a proactive and creative working style.
