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Full-time
bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
Posted 12d ago
Apply by Dec 31
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Senior Patent Counsel will manage global IP rights, lead litigation and licensing cases, and provide strategic legal advice to business units. They are also responsible for drafting complex contracts, ensuring freedom-to-operate, and coaching team members on patent matters.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field, with a Master's or PhD preferred. A qualified European Patent Attorney status and at least 5 years of relevant post-qualification experience are required.
As Senior Patent Counsel (m/f/d), you will generate value from IP (Intellectual Property) assets and advise clients up to Business Unit Leadership Team level on IP matters. You will represent Clariant before the European Patent Office, lead major IP litigation and licensing cases, and drive IP strategy and patent portfolio management. You will work as part of an international team of IP professionals within Clariant Global Function Legal.
Responsibilities
Ensure registration, enforcement and defense of technical IP rights worldwide.
Ensure opposing patent rights of third parties for the purpose of securing technical and economic freedom to operate for the company, lead post-grant procedures and represent, in written and oral hearings, before the European Patent Office.
Perform analysis, lead major investigations and provide legal opinions regarding infringement, freedom-to-operate and validity.
Manage and support IP related litigations.
Draft contracts with technical and / or scientific background.
Lead IP licensing cases and IP-related activities in M&A projects.
Drive the IP strategy in line specifically with Business Unit Care Chemicals.
Ensure compliance in all IP-related issues and actions.
Ensure the processing of all questions relating to inventor remuneration.
Coach IP Counsels on patent, opposition and contract matters.
Develop training materials and concepts to foster IP awareness and educate Business Unit staff and other relevant stakeholders.
Requirements
Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or other relevant technology or science field, preferred Master/PhD.
Qualified European Patent Attorney (passed all EU Patent Law exams).
5+ years of post IP attorney qualification and relevant IP experience in business or technology area.
Long term experience and deep understanding of patent laws and procedures.
Ability to provide strategic advice on how IP can be leveraged to generate value.
Fast understanding of business and technology environment of client (Business Unit/Business Lines/Region) and ability to use this to develop, negotiate and litigate optimal solutions in complex IP matters.
Understanding of complex contract law allowing drafting and negotiating complex IP contracts.
Through sustainability and innovation, our specialty chemicals create value to help address the megatrends of our time.
Industry
Chemical Manufacturing
Company size
10,001+ employees
Founded
1995
Headquarters
Pratteln, Basel-Country
LinkedIn followers
415,784
Total funding
$882M
As one of the world’s leading specialty chemical companies and led by its purpose "Greater chemistry - between people and planet", Clariant contributes to value creation with innovative and sustainable solutions for customers from many industries. Our portfolio is designed to meet very specific needs with as much precision as possible. At the same time, our research and development is focused on addressing the key trends of our time. These include energy efficiency, renewable raw materials, emission-free mobility, and conserving finite resources.
Whether in the lab, working in communications, recruiting new co-workers, or working on business strategy, we welcome all innovators and self-starters who like being challenged, who think out-of-the-box, who like working in an international environment, and who constantly strive to excel in his or her field. At Clariant you'll have the freedom to make a global impact -- with 10'481 colleagues and a vast global network.
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