(Senior) Patent Counsel (m/f/x)

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Location: Germany, Hamburg

Level: Professionals

Function: Legal Department

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Introduction

Welcome to tesa. We create adhesive solutions that improve the work, products and lives of our customers. In our domestic market, we are known by 98% of the people. Innovations and new technologies are the core of our success. Not only in homes and offices, but also in smartphones, displays, cars, airplanes or roof-mounted photovoltaic systems: One of tesa’s 7.000 products is probably sticking somewhere around you, often unnoticed, in a wide range of daily applications. tesa holds the world together. We are present in 42 countries with around 5.000 employees, operate 14 plants, production facilities and large technology centers in Europe, Asia and North America. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Beiersdorf AG, we are part of a group with a long tradition, strong values and a good corporate culture.

Your Tasks

Developing and pursuing the patent strategy and generating an added value to the company by steering all patent activities
Steering patent portfolios globally including drafting & prosecution co-ordination
Freedom to operate
Member of tesas central patent team
Management of opposition proceedings & supporting litigation activities
Participating in contract & agreement work, in particular confidentiality, license and development agreements
Your Profile

Diploma/Master in Chemistry or related field, preferably with sound knowledge of polymer chemistry
Fully qualified European Patent Attorney, ideally additionally qualified as a German Patent Attorney
5 to 10 years of patent law experience, preferably gained in a corporate environment or a reputable IP law firm
Experience managing opposition proceedings and supporting litigation activities
Demonstrate qualities of diligence, approachability and confidence in interaction with R&D colleagues and others across the organisation and externally
Active approach and convey information to stakeholders and business partners at all management levels
Take over managerial responsibilities
Show commercial awareness and interest in tesa’s proprietary technologies and future aims
Willingness to improve within and react to a dynamic and changing environment
Possess good organisational, multi-tasking and negotiation skills, be accurate, flexible and able to work well independently and within a small team
Proactive, solution-orientated and independent working style, with excellent analytical skills
Fluent in English and German
Chinese language skills would also be broadly beneficial, but not a pre-requisite