Intellectual Property Manager / Patent Attorney (m/f/div)

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Responsibilities

• Identifying patenting opportunities in research and development projects in line with Evonik’s business requirements

• Defining, obtaining, and enforcing legally valid intellectual property rights (patents, trademarks, utility models, and designs) domestically and internationally in accordance with Evonik’s business needs

• Representing the Evonik Group and its cooperation partners before (inter)national authorities and courts independently

• Challenging third-party intellectual property rights and defending Evonik’s intellectual property against third-party attacks

• Preparing expert opinions and evaluating Evonik’s and third-party IP positions domestically and internationally prior to the market launch of new products and large-scale processes, as well as during the execution of research projects

• Contributing to and, if necessary, initiating the development and implementation of intellectual property strategies in international cross-functional teams, and preparing expert opinions to safeguard Evonik’s know-how and freedom to operate in research, development, production, and marketing

• Monitoring and enforcing compliance with applicable regulations and legal provisions regarding patent, utility model, trademark, and employee invention law

• Advising on research, cooperation, licensing, and confidentiality agreements in collaboration with the legal department, and negotiating contracts with a focus on IP

• Reviewing and approving new products, brochures, packaging, and publications

Requirements

• Successfully completed studies in chemistry or chemical process engineering, preferably in the field of organic, inorganic, or polymer chemistry

• Successfully completed qualification as a registered representative before the European Patent Office or a comparable qualification at a national patent office (e.g., German Patent Attorney), with relevant professional experience in intellectual property and willingness to obtain registration as a European Patent Attorney

• Several years of professional experience in an industrial company, preferably in the chemical industry; alternatively, experience in a private law firm

• Preferably experience in dealing with universities and other research collaborations; experience in drafting IP-related contracts is desirable

• Experience in leading complex projects within interdisciplinary teams

• Fluent English skills; good knowledge of French and/or German is desirable

• Strategic thinking, negotiation skills, and strong customer orientation with a passion for research and innovation; ability to quickly understand technological developments

• Integrative personality with strong communication skills and team spirit in an international environment

• High level of initiative and flexibility