Intellectual Property Specialist

De Nora; Lombardia; In loco; EUR 36.000 - 44.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

De Nora, an Italian multinational, is seeking a Patent Attorney to join the Global IP Department in Milan. You will identify inventions, draft and prosecute patents worldwide, and provide strategic IP counsel.

The role collaborates with R&D, Sales, Regulatory and Legal teams. A Bachelor’s degree in a technical field and 4+ years IP experience are required; European or Italian Patent Attorney qualifications are preferred.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field is required.
• 4+ years of experience on IP matters, with focus on patents.
• Qualified European or Italian Patent Attorney preferred.

Mansioni

• Identify and scout inventions and know-how across the organization.
• Prepare, draft, file, prosecute and defend patent applications and patents worldwide.
• Provide strategic IP advice and counseling to the business on IP matters.
• Support licensing of IP rights and draft IP-related agreements.
• Promote IP awareness through training and guidelines.

Conoscenze

Patent prosecution

IP counseling

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry/industrial chemistry/physics/chemical engineering/material science

European Patent Attorney qualification or Italian Patent Attorney qualification

Descrizione del lavoro

De Nora is an Italian multinational company and a global leader in electrochemical technologies. Since 1923, we've been developing advanced solutions for industrial processes, water treatment, and the energy transition, including green hydrogen, transforming scientific innovation into real-world, scalable impact. We value learning, innovation, and professional growth, offering our professionals the opportunity to work on meaningful, high-tech projects with global relevance. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we foster a diverse and inclusive workplace, guided by sustainability, collaboration, and respect, where different backgrounds, skills, and perspectives are valued.

About the role

As a Patent Attorney, you will be a part of the Global IP Department within the R&D Function and will report directly to the Global IP Director in Milan.

The Patent Attorney is expected to have proven knowledge, experience and interests relating to the following activities:

• Identify and scout inventions and know-how across the organization
• Prepare, draft, file, prosecute and defend patent applications and patents world-wide
• Evaluate patentability & risk/FTO assessments and analyses
• Provide strategic IP advice and counseling to the business on all IP related matters
• Support the licensing of IP rights and contribute to the drafting and negotiation of IP related agreements
• Promote IP awareness within the organization through training initiatives and by defining, implementing, and mantaining IP guidelines and procedures
• Carry out additional IP activities, including IP Due Diligence and IP support for R&D projects
• Support the implementation and enforcement of corporate & business IP Strategies
• Act as a key interface between IP and other functions (R&D, Sales, Regulatory, Marketing, Legal, etc.)
• Participate in and contribute to special IP projects.

Requirements

• At least Bachelor’s degree in chemistry/industrial chemistry/physics/chemical engineering/material science or equivalent; scientific background on electrochemistry and electrodes particularly preferred; degrees obtained in neighboring technical fields will be also considered
• 4+ years of experience on IP related matters, with a primary focus on patents
• Preferably qualified or partially qualified European Patent Attorney or willing to qualify for, and/or qualified Italian Patent Attorney, qualified or willing to qualify for Italian Trademark Attorney particularly preferred

What We Offer

Full time contract

For this position the annual gross salary will be no less than € 40.000.

Transparency Notice

The company reserves the right, at the end of the selection process, to make an offer with a different salary than that indicated in this announcement, consistent with the professional experience, technical skills, and transversal competencies possessed by the candidate.

Place of work: Milan

Our selection process is transparent, structured and designed to foster mutual understanding between the candidate and De Nora. It typically includes technical interviews, a personality assessment, and in-depth discussions with the Hiring Manager and HR, promoting a two‑way dialogue that supports alignment on expectations, role scope, and values, and enables an informed decision for both parties.

To learn more about the different steps and how to best prepare, please read the dedicated article on our Open Blog: Job interview at De Nora: steps and common questions.

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