Patent Counsel (m/f/d)

작업 내용

In our Service Unit Intellectual Property, we are responsible for all services relating to Intellectual Property, i.e. patents, trademarks, trade secrets, plant variety protection, copyrights, designs and IP Intelligence, as well as all IP-contracts. We are a global team servicing the entire BASF group and work in close alliance with the operating business units as well as with the research and technology platforms. In this way we create a basis for future business success and actively influence BASF’s competitive situation.
RESPONSIBILITIES

As Patent Counsel in the Global Service Cluster Intellectual Property you will actively shape patent and IP contract activities for the Operating Division Care Chemicals. In doing so, you closely align your advice with the business strategy of the Operating Division.
Within your new occupation you will acquire in-depth knowledge of the technologies, strategies, and objectives of the businesses areas within your responsibility to achieve their business goals.
You will analyze BASF’s research and development results regarding patentability and achievable protection and will be responsible for protecting such results with suitable IP rights.
Furthermore, you will analyze third-party IP rights regarding their scope of protection and their impact on potential BASF products as well as processes and advise the business unit on all available options.
You will design patent portfolios that are perfectly aligned with the business strategy and ensure that they are used to enforce BASF’s business interests worldwide.
QUALIFICATIONS

completed studies in a scientific or scientific-technical course of study as well as a completed training as a European Patent Attorney and/or as a patent assessor/ patent attorney
several years of professional experience acquired in an inhouse patent department of an industrial company, in a patent law firm or at a patent office
ideally experience in drafting and negotiating IP contracts as well as knowledge of licensing rights and contract law
scientific and/or patent experience in the field of organic chemistry, polymer chemistry or biotechnology, respectively
convincing and business fluent communication in English, good German language skills are an advantage
quick grasp of information, enthusiasm, and commitment as well as strong strategic and entrepreneurial thinking
BENEFITS

This function can be performed both part-time and full-time.
Onboarding to help you settle in quickly, ensuring you are part of the BASF team from day one.
Flexible work arrangements so that you can balance your working life and private life.
An attractive competitive salary that is based on the company’s success and your individual performance. ABOUT US

First information about our application process can be found here: http://on.basf.com/applicationprocess.

The selection process includes a background check of the last diploma obtained and criminal record certificate.

Do you have any questions about the application process or the position? Maria Bergmann, Tel.: +49 30 2005-59113

BASF SE, located in Ludwigshafen am Rhein, is the corporate headquarters of the BASF Group and part of the Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region. BASF stands for competence in chemistry since 1865 and is represented today in the world’s major consumer markets, with a wide range of products. As the largest employer in the region, BASF SE offers multiple career opportunities for students, university graduates and professionals providing also training in over 30 professions. Leisure, sports, culture and a good infrastructure characterize the Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region, in which BASF is also involved with numerous activities. Learn more about BASF SE at http://on.basf.com/Headquarters

At BASF, the chemistry is right. Because we are counting on innovative solutions, on sustainable actions, and on connected thinking. And on you. Become a part of our formula for success and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces diversity and equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief.
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