Global IP Patent Attorney – Hybrid & Flexible Hours

Marel; Boxmeer; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

42 days vacation

Pension plan

Health insurance

LinkedIn Learning access

Busuu language learning

Laptop and iPhone

Home office setup

Job summary

JBT Marel is seeking a Patent Attorney to join the in-house IP team and support global innovation strategy. You will work with inventors and external partners to strengthen the patent portfolio and IP framework across a broad technology range.

You will influence global IP strategy, collaborate with 10+ patent colleagues, and travel as needed to drive our global IP objectives. English and Dutch proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• Gained IP experience, ideally as European or nationally qualified patent attorney.
• Technical background in engineering or physics is preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication in English and Dutch.

Responsibilities

• Discuss inventions with inventors and assess patentability.
• Draft patent applications and respond to office actions.
• Manage a global patent portfolio and collaborate with attorneys worldwide.
• Conduct freedom-to-operate studies and perform patent surveillance.
• Participate in opposition and appeal proceedings at the EPO.
• Contribute to building a strong Global IP organisation within the company.

Skills

IP experience

European patent attorney

Engineering/Physics background

English and Dutch fluency

Strong communication

Team player

Self-motivated

Job description

JBT Marel is seeking a Patent Attorney to join the in-house IP team and support global innovation strategy. You will work with inventors and external partners to strengthen the patent portfolio and IP framework across a broad technology range.

You will influence global IP strategy, collaborate with 10+ patent colleagues, and travel as needed to drive our global IP objectives. English and Dutch proficiency is required.