Intellectual Property Counsel - Europe (m/f)

Adisseo France S.A.S; Saint-Fons; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading chemical company in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes is seeking an experienced IP Counsel to oversee patent protection for research and industrial projects. This role entails collaboration with various teams to identify patentable subjects, manage IP training, and draft necessary agreements. Candidates must have 5 years of experience, a strong background in chemistry and biotechnology, and be fluent in English. The position offers a diverse, inclusive work culture with numerous benefits including career development opportunities.

Prestations

Inclusive and diverse culture

Vacation and paid time off

Profit-sharing and performance incentives

Continuous training and mentoring

Qualifications

• Mandatory qualifications include a strong understanding of patent prosecution requirements globally.
• Confidentiality aspects mastery and contractual drafting skills are required.
• IP litigation experience in France is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Collaborate with R&I and facilities on innovation and industrial projects.
• Analyze patentability in chemistry and biotech fields.
• Advise R&I and business teams on IP agreements.

Connaissances

Patentability searches and assessment

Drafting of patent applications

Freedom to Operate/Validity/Non-infringement opinions

Preparing Opposition cases

Strong English writing skills

Formation

5 years experience and Europe Qualifying Examination

Strong chemistry and biotechnology background

Description du poste

Overview

Welcome diversity and apply as you are! At Adisseo, we cherish the value of diversity whatever it may be.

We are looking for our new IP counsel, Europe to ensure patent protection surrounding R\&I and industrial projects, secure Freedom to Operate of core technologies, new products and new processes– Advise and assist R\&I and business community in negotiating appropriate agreements involving confidentiality topics and IP clauses and implement Adisseo IP strategy.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Senior IP Manager:

• Connect and Collaborate with R\&I and facilities communities to proactively follow up on Innovation or Industrial projects on an IP perspective to ensure detection of patentable subject matters and needs for freedom to operate studies.
• Perform and Analyze searches for patentability in the chemistry and biotechnology fields and issue internal patentability opinions - Draft patent application texts and review with inventors.
• Handle relationships with external IP law firms.
• Provide IP training(s) to increase awareness and sensibility to IP topics of R\&I community
• Advise R\&I and business teams on IP agreements needs and assist legal department in drafting and negotiating IP agreements (NDA,MTA, Research agreement, License and JDA)
• Perform portfolio reviews and follow ups on IP budget
• Assist in deploying Global IP strategy
• Support the Senior IP Manager in Oppositions and IP litigations cases

Qualifications

• 5 years Experienced and Europe Qualifying Examination (mandatory) attorney with a strong chemistry and biotechnology background, with ability to perform:
  • Patentability searches and assessment
  • Drafting of patent applications
  • Freedom to Operate/Validity/Non-infringement opinions under EP/FR patent law practice
  • Preparing Opposition cases
• The candidate shall have a strong understanding of patent prosecution requirements aspects WW, as well as a strong understanding of EP and FR patent laws.
• Confidentiality aspects shall be mastered, and Contractual skills are needed, notably in drafting IP clauses of agreements.

An experience in Opposition in EP and/or IP Litigation in FR is a plus.

Soft Skills

• Cognitive and Analytical Skills
  • Intellectual rigor - Critical thinking - Synthesis ability
• Interpersonal Skills
  • Clear and precise communication – Respect - Teamwork
• Cross-Cultural Competence
  • Cultural adaptability - Open-mindedness
• Organizational Skills
  • Priority management – Autonomy - Discretion and confidentiality
• Language and Communication
  • Fluency in English: Mandatory for international collaboration and legal documentation.
  • Strong writing skills in English

What we offer

• Inclusive & diverse Culture: Be part of a multicultural and global team of 62 nationalities, operating in 100+ countries, that values diversity, promotes inclusion, and supports work-life balance in a respectful and safe work environment.
• Benefits: care program, vacation & paid time off, profit-sharing and performance incentives.
• Learning & Career Development: benefit from continuous training, mentoring, and learning programs, with equal access to career advancement and leadership opportunities.
• Sustainable and innovative company: work on meaningful projects using cutting‑edge technology, with the freedom to innovate and make a real difference. Because we contribute to feeding 8 billion people, sustainability is not an option – it is our ambition.