Global Patent Attorney & IP Strategy Lead

Marel Poultry B.V.; Boxmeer; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Travel with IP team

Job summary

JBT Marel is seeking a Patent Attorney to manage part of the patent portfolio and help shape a global IP strategy within our Innovation group. You will work with inventors, engineers and external partners to draft, prosecute and defend patents.

The role requires European or national patent attorney qualification, strong communication in English and Dutch, and a collaborative mindset in a hybrid, international environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in IP within industry or private practice as a patent attorney.
• Technical competence in engineering or physics is preferred.
• Strong written and oral English and Dutch communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portion of the patent portfolio and develop a global IP strategy.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners on patent filings and prosecutions.
• Identify inventions and draft patent applications, responses, and opinions.
• Support due diligence, freedom-to-operate studies, and IP enforcement.

Skills

Intellectual property experience

Patent prosecution

English proficiency

Dutch proficiency

Engineering/Physics knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified patent attorney (European or national)

Job description

JBT Marel is seeking a Patent Attorney to manage part of the patent portfolio and help shape a global IP strategy within our Innovation group. You will work with inventors, engineers and external partners to draft, prosecute and defend patents.

The role requires European or national patent attorney qualification, strong communication in English and Dutch, and a collaborative mindset in a hybrid, international environment.