Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a Patent Paralegal who is detail-oriented, organized, and collaborative to join our Intellectual Property team, based in our HQ in Anderlecht, Belgium.

 

About the Role

As a Patent Paralegal, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth administration of our patent portfolio. Your expertise in managing deadlines and legal formalities will be essential to protecting the company’s innovations and driving its success.

 

Who You’ll Work With

You will be part of a dynamic and collaborative team, working closely with attorneys, colleagues across locations, and external partners like IP agents. Together, you’ll contribute to maintaining and strengthening our global intellectual property portfolio.

 

What You’ll Do

Coordinate with attorneys and colleagues to identify and manage filing deadlinesPrepare and file patent documents, including Power of Attorney and Assignments, on timeHandle patent filings through EPO, UKIPO, and PCT online toolsCommunicate with foreign agents for filings, validations, and official patent actionsTrack and update deadlines using the Memotech docketing systemSupport ad hoc patent formalities and contribute to team discussions

 

Interested? For this role we’re looking for the following education, experience, and skills:

Minimum 4 years of experience in a patent paralegal role, or similarKnowledge of patent databases like Memotech and electronic filing systems is a plusProficiency in online filing tools (e.g., EPO, PCT, UK filings)Strong organizational skills and experience working with strict deadlinesExcellent communication skills, with fluency in written and spoken EnglishAbility to work independently and collaboratively in an international environment

 

 

 

Are you ready to ‘go beyond’ to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you! 

About us 
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are around 8,500 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science. 

Why work with us? 
At UCB, we don’t just complete tasks, we create value. We aren’t afraid to push forward, collaborate, and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected, and has equitable opportunities to do their best work. We ‘go beyond’ to create value for our patients, and always with a human focus, whether that’s on our patients, our employees, or our planet. Working for us, you will discover a place where you can grow, and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential. 

UCB and its subsidiaries encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity.
 
Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on EMEA-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.