Patent attorney (m/f/d)

TN Germany; Düsseldorf; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a skilled patent attorney to manage a global patent portfolio in the Performance Chemicals division. This role involves aligning patent strategies with business goals, analyzing research results for protectability, and advising on intellectual property rights. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in patent law and chemistry, and will play a critical role in shaping IP contract activities. Join a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and sustainability, where your expertise will contribute to the company's success and future growth.

Leistungen

Competitive Salary

Development Programs

Secure Work Environment

Focus on Sustainability

Qualifikationen

• Completed studies in a scientific or scientific-technical degree program.
• Several years of experience in a patent department or patent law firm.

Aufgaben

• Manage a global patent portfolio for plastic additives.
• Analyze R&D results for protectability and advise on industrial property rights.

Kenntnisse

Patent Law

Chemistry

Biochemistry

Contract Negotiation

Digital Technologies

Ausbildung

Scientific or Scientific-Technical Degree

European Patent Attorney Training

Jobbeschreibung

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Our Service Unit Global Intellectual Property is one of the biggest inhouse IP units in Germany. We are responsible for all services relating to patents, trademarks, trade secrets, plant variety protection, copyrights, designs and IP Intelligence, as well as all IP-contracts. We are a global team servicing the entire BASF group and work in close alliance with the operating business units as well as with the research and technology platforms. In this way, we create a basis for future business success and actively influence BASF's competitive situation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

We are looking for a patent attorney to manage a global patent portfolio for plastic additives in our Performance Chemicals division. Furthermore, you will actively shape the IP contract activities of the business unit you are responsible for.

1. You will align your advice with the business strategy of the division you are responsible for and acquire in-depth knowledge of the technologies, strategies and goals of the division you are responsible for.
2. You will analyze BASF research and development results for protectability and the value of achievable protection and will be responsible for securing them through industrial property rights.
3. Furthermore, you will examine third-party intellectual property rights for their scope of protection and their impact on potential BASF products and processes and advise the business unit on all available options.
4. You will also be responsible for proactively advising our internal clients on the possibilities of using industrial property rights to protect strategic business interests.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Completed studies in a scientific or scientific-technical degree program and completed training as a European Patent Attorney and/or patent assessor/patent attorney.
• Several years of practical professional experience gained in a patent department of an industrial company, in a patent law firm or at a patent office.
• Scientific and/or patent law experience in the field of chemistry or biochemistry; ideally also in the drafting and negotiation of IP contracts as well as knowledge of licensing and contract law.
• Interest in digital technologies and their applications, as well as convincing and business fluent communication in English; good knowledge of German is an advantage.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating IP-related contracts (license agreements, CDA/MTA, R&D cooperation agreements) is an advantage.

BENEFITS

• An attractive competitive salary that is based on the company's success and your individual performance.
• Development discussions and programs so that you can reach your full potential.
• A secure work environment because your health, safety and wellbeing are always our top priority.
• Your contribution to a sustainable future because sustainability lies at the heart of everything we do and is a driver of growth.