Patent attorney (m/f/div)

Evonik; Marl; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in the chemical industry is looking for a legal expert specializing in property rights, including patents and trademarks. This role involves defining and enforcing legal rights both domestically and internationally, advising on agreements, and participating in the development of intellectual property strategies. Ideal candidates will have strong negotiation skills, relevant qualifications, and the ability to work in an international environment.

Leistungen

Performance-based remuneration

High-quality development programs

Occupational health benefits

Hybrid working environment

Qualifikationen

• Several years of professional experience in an industrial company, preferably in the chemical industry.
• Good knowledge of English; knowledge of French and/or German is desirable.
• High level of initiative and flexibility.

Aufgaben

• Definition, acquisition, and enforcement of property rights in Germany and abroad.
• Representation of the Evonik Group before authorities and courts.
• Advising on research, cooperation, and confidentiality agreements.

Kenntnisse

Negotiation skills

Customer focus

Team spirit

Ausbildung

Studies in chemistry or chemical engineering

Qualification as a professional representative before the European Patent Office

Jobbeschreibung

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Responsibilities

• Definition, acquisition and enforcement of legally valid property rights (patents, trademarks, utility models and registered designs) in Germany and abroad.
• Representation of the Evonik Group and its cooperation partners before (inter)national authorities and courts on its own responsibility.
• Challenging third-party property rights and defending against attacks by third parties.
• Drafting of expert opinions and evaluation of own and third-party intellectual property rights in Germany and abroad prior to the market launch of new products and large-scale technical processes as well as in the course of research projects.
• Participation in and, if necessary, initiation of the development and implementation of intellectual property rights strategies.
• Monitoring and enforcement of compliance with applicable regulations and legal provisions for patent, utility model, trademark and employee invention law.
• Advising on research, cooperation, license and confidentiality agreements.
• Review and approval of new products, brochures, packaging and publications.

Requirements

• Successfully completed studies in chemistry or chemical engineering, preferably in the field of organic, inorganic or polymer chemistry.
• Successfully completed qualification as a professional representative before the European Patent Office; alternatively, completed training as a German patent attorney with started preparation for the EQE.
• Several years of professional experience in an industrial company, preferably in the chemical industry; alternatively, professional experience in a private law firm.
• Preferably experience in dealing with universities and other research collaborations.
• Good knowledge of English; good knowledge of French and/or German desirable.
• Strategic thinker, strong negotiation skills and customer focus, with a passion for research and innovation and the ability to quickly grasp technological developments.
• Integrative personality with strong communication skills and team spirit in an international environment.
• High level of initiative and flexibility.