Patent attorney (m / f / div)

Evonik; Essen; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a passionate professional to define and enforce property rights, ensuring compliance with regulations. This role involves strategic thinking and collaboration with international partners to drive innovation and protect intellectual property. Join a dynamic team that values research and offers a flexible working environment, where your contributions will help shape a sustainable future. If you are ready to take on challenges and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Leistungen

Flexible Working Environment

Occupational Health Benefits

Career Development Programs

Qualifikationen

• Completed studies in chemistry or chemical engineering.
• Qualification as a professional representative before the European Patent Office.

Aufgaben

• Define and enforce property rights in Germany and abroad.
• Represent Evonik before authorities and courts.
• Draft expert opinions on intellectual property rights.

Kenntnisse

Strategic Thinking

Negotiation Skills

Customer Focus

Research and Innovation

Communication Skills

Team Spirit

Flexibility

Ausbildung

Degree in Chemistry

Degree in Chemical Engineering

Qualification as a Professional Representative

Jobbeschreibung

Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and healthier, more vibrant, and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues.

Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork.

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Responsibilities

1. Define, acquire, and enforce legally valid property rights (patents, trademarks, utility models, and registered designs) in Germany and abroad.
2. Represent the Evonik Group and its cooperation partners before (inter)national authorities and courts independently.
3. Challenge third-party property rights and defend against third-party attacks.
4. Draft expert opinions and evaluate intellectual property rights of own and third parties in Germany and abroad before market launch and during research projects.
5. Participate in and initiate the development and implementation of intellectual property rights strategies.
6. Monitor and enforce compliance with regulations and legal provisions related to patents, utility models, trademarks, and employee inventions.
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 preparation for the EQE.
3. Several years of professional experience in an industrial company, preferably in the chemical industry, or in a private law firm.
4. Experience in collaborating with universities and research institutions is preferred.
5. Proficiency in English; knowledge of French and/or German is desirable.
6. Strategic thinking, strong negotiation skills, customer focus, and a passion for research and innovation.
7. Excellent communication skills and team spirit in an international environment.
8. High initiative and flexibility.