Patent attorney (m/f/div)

TN Germany; Essen; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in the chemical industry seeks a qualified professional to manage intellectual property rights. The role involves defining, acquiring, and enforcing property rights, representing the company internationally, and advising on legal matters. Ideal candidates will have a strong educational background in chemistry or chemical engineering, along with relevant experience in the field.

Leistungen

Performance-based remuneration

Occupational health benefits

Hybrid and flexible working environments

Qualifikationen

• Several years of professional experience in an industrial company or private law firm.
• Good knowledge of English; knowledge of French and/or German is desirable.

Aufgaben

• Define and enforce legally valid property rights in Germany and internationally.
• Represent the Evonik Group before authorities and courts.
• Advise on research, cooperation, licensing, and confidentiality agreements.

Kenntnisse

Strategic thinking

Negotiation skills

Customer focus

Passion for research and innovation

Strong communication skills

Team spirit

Integrative personality

Ausbildung

Studies in chemistry or chemical engineering

Qualification as a professional representative before the European Patent Office

Jobbeschreibung

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Responsibilities

1. Define, acquire, and enforce legally valid property rights (patents, trademarks, utility models, and registered designs) in Germany and internationally.
2. Represent the Evonik Group and its partners before (inter)national authorities and courts responsibly.
3. Challenge third-party property rights and defend against third-party attacks.
4. Draft expert opinions and evaluate intellectual property rights in Germany and abroad prior to product launches and research projects.
5. Participate in and initiate the development and implementation of intellectual property rights strategies.
6. Monitor and ensure compliance with regulations and legal provisions regarding patent, utility model, trademark, and employee invention law.
7. Advise on research, cooperation, licensing, and confidentiality agreements.
8. Review and approve new products, brochures, packaging, and publications.

Requirements

1. Successfully completed studies in chemistry or chemical engineering, preferably in organic, inorganic, or polymer chemistry.
2. Qualification as a professional representative before the European Patent Office or training as a German patent attorney with EQE preparation underway.
3. Several years of professional experience in an industrial company, preferably in the chemical industry, or experience in a private law firm.
4. Preferably experience working with universities and research collaborations.
5. Good knowledge of English; knowledge of French and/or German is desirable.
6. Strategic thinking, negotiation skills, customer focus, passion for research and innovation, and ability to quickly understand technological developments.
7. Strong communication skills, team spirit, and an integrative personality in an international environment.
8. High initiative and flexibility.

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