Patent Expert

At Ypsomed, we are shaping the future of medical technology - with the clear goal of sustainably improving the quality of life for people with chronic conditions. We foster an open company culture that values diversity and welcomes new perspectives. Our employees take responsibility, work across disciplines, and develop innovative solutions with real societal impact. As a Patent Expert, you will work in our Intellectual Property (IP) team. You will be responsible for IP matters, from drafting and prosecuting patent applications (typically in house), and design filings to ensure freedom to operate and portfolio reviews. You will support our Innovation team while driving and contributing to new IP initiatives. Your main tasks Assist with invention harvesting and draft new patent applications File design applications for new platform injection devices Manage patent prosecution, including responding to office actions from the European Patent Office (EPO) as well as providing detailed guidance to non-EPO associates for the preparation of responses to office actions also in other jurisdictions Manage a patent portfolio and associated prosecution deadlines, whilst also being able to demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively within the overall IP team Clear FTO risks for products and projects, execute close communication with relevant stakeholders Identify and draft oppositions (appeals) and defend Ypsomed against third party oppositions and appeals Support IP enforcement, conflicts, and litigation, including cooperation and collaboration with other in-house and/or outside counsels, and including developing/driving strategy, gathering evidence, developing claim charts, developing positions, risk assessment, tracking deadlines, and advising stakeholders Execute new IP strategies and shape AI assisted ways of patent filing and patent prosecution Your profile An Engineering or Scientific degree and broad-based interest in science and technology A minimum of 2 years experience working as a patent attorney in private practice or in-house Experience representing clients/employers directly before the European Patent Office, or supporting such activities Experience with AI-assisted patent drafting, search and prosecution tools Technical experience in the field of medical devices is an advantage Knowledge of laws, regulations, practices and procedures relating to patenting in Europe, US and China is desirable Fluent in English (C1), verbal and written; knowledge of German or Mandarin (B2) is a plus