Patent Intelligence Specialist

Danone; Utrecht; Hybrid; EUR 66,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly health care allowance

Gym membership discount

Learning and development programs

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Danone Nutricia Research in Utrecht seeks an experienced Patent Information Professional to deliver strategic patent intelligence and insights that protect and strengthen our innovation pipeline across food science and related technologies.

You will partner with Patent Attorneys and R&I teams, conduct advanced patent searches, develop landscape analyses, monitor trends, and maintain patent information systems, all while communicating findings clearly in English to diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• A recognized Patent Information Professional qualification (PIP certification) or equivalent qualification in patent information and searching.
• Demonstrated experience conducting advanced patent searches and analyses using professional patent information platforms and databases.
• Strong understanding of patent law concepts, including novelty, inventive step, patentability, and freedom-to-operate assessments.
• Experience working with patent information systems and databases such as Orbit Intelligence, PatSnap, STN, Questel, or similar platforms.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Conducting advanced patent searches including patentability, novelty, freedom-to-operate, validity, and competitive intelligence searches.
• Developing patent landscape analyses, technology watch activities, and strategic patent reports across food science, packaging, processing technologies, and related innovations.
• Supporting patent opposition, validity assessments, and litigation-related information gathering.
• Monitoring patent activities and emerging technology trends, providing timely alerts and actionable insights.
• Managing and maintaining patent information databases and knowledge management systems.
• Analyzing, interpreting, and communicating complex search results in a clear and business-relevant manner.
• Collaborating closely with cross-functional stakeholders across Research & Innovation, Legal, and Intellectual Property teams.

Skills

English proficiency

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

PIP certification or equivalent

Master's degree in Chemistry/food science/ biology/ biotechnology/ engineering

PhD or advanced research background

Tools

Orbit Intelligence

PatSnap

STN

Questel

Job description

Danone Nutricia Research in Utrecht seeks an experienced Patent Information Professional to deliver strategic patent intelligence and insights that protect and strengthen our innovation pipeline across food science and related technologies.

You will partner with Patent Attorneys and R&I teams, conduct advanced patent searches, develop landscape analyses, monitor trends, and maintain patent information systems, all while communicating findings clearly in English to diverse stakeholders.