Intellectual Property

Unternehmen
thyssenkrupp nucera offers world-leading technologies for high-efficiency electrolysis plants. The company has extensive in-depth knowledge in the engineering, procurement, and construction of electrochemical plants and a strong track record of more than 600 projects with a total rating of over 10 gigawatts already successfully installed. With its water electrolysis technology to produce green hydrogen, the company offers an innovative solution on an industrial scale for green value chains and an industry fueled by clean energy a major step towards a climate-neutrality. thyssenkrupp nucera successfully made an IPO in July and is a member of the SDAX of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since September.

**Aufgaben**:

- You are responsible for searching and collecting technical novelty, patent documents, and scientific papers.
- You organize IP workshop to collect potential ideas for patents.
- You assist to inventors in preparation of invention reports and coordinate the preparation of first filings.
- You are responsible of the management of IP assets-related documentation like Office Actions from the patent offices, a summary of the IP portfolio, patent invalidation, etc.
- You execute the competitor observation for our core technologies: AWE and Chlor-Alkali electrolysis, and providing the latest information to Innovation Center teams in time.
- You give support in regards to Freedom To Operate analysis, patent landscape analysis, prior art searches, license agreements, non-disclosure agreements, inventor remuneration.
- You participate in IP budget scenario, IP strategy, and IP road-maps.

**Profil**:

- You have a university degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry or electrochemistry.
- You have gained profound experience in the chemical process industry or engineering company.
- Ideally, you have an additional education in the field of IP (e.g. patent engineer). Alternatively, you have knowledge in the field of IP.
- You are familiar with professional patent database.
- You have excellent capability of patent judgment and infringement judgment; you are able to preliminary judge the patentability and infringement of the companys key projects.
- You have excellent communication skills, to be able to communicate well with the patent attorneys and R&D team members.
- You are good at learning and sense of responsibility.
- You have excellent English skills.

**Wir wertschätzen Vielfalt**:
It goes without saying, that we would like to offer attractive working conditions. This includes for example:
Performance-related compensation according to collective agreement Metal & Electro NRW
Attractive old-age provision models
Groupwide learning measures
thyssenkrupp internal health campaigns

Furthermore, at thyssenkrupp nucera we offer:
Flat hierarchies and short decision-making routes
International work environment in interdisciplinary and multinational teams
Training on the job by a dedicated mentor
Very good development opportunities either in a specialist or in a management function
Flexible working time models (Home Office and flexible working hours)
Free Beverages (water, coffee, tea)
Excellent transport infrastructure (public transport as well as highways A1, A40, A45)

Whether hybrid working models or part-time: whenever possible, we give you the flexibility to work how, where and when it is best for you.

**Kontakt**:
Victoria Babbel
People Attraction and Acquisition Expert