Intellectual Property Counsel

vor 3 Wochen


Oberkochen, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland ZEISS Vollzeit
Overview

Step beyond conventional boundaries and excel in a role that redefines possibilities. At ZEISS, our employees are engaged in groundbreaking work every day, driving innovation and achieving remarkable outcomes.

Our success is built on the contributions of talented individuals who thrive in a modern, collaborative environment that fosters professional growth.

Supported by a unique ownership structure and the long-term vision of the Carl Zeiss Foundation, we aim to advance science and society together.

We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic background, religion, belief, disability, age, sexual orientation, or identity.

Responsibilities

As a specialist in patent law, you will oversee the intellectual property landscape of a ZEISS division, providing guidance on business decisions related to IP.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Managing grant procedures in collaboration with patent attorneys in Germany and internationally, and occasionally conducting these procedures independently.
  • Evaluating third-party rights and defending against them by managing opposition procedures before the EPO and DPMA.
  • Advising development teams on third-party property rights to ensure their proper consideration.
  • Enforcing our IP rights against third parties through available legal actions domestically and internationally.
  • Drafting contracts related to intellectual property rights and leading contract negotiations.
Profile

We seek candidates with:

  • A completed degree in a technical or scientific field (knowledge in optics is advantageous).
  • Admission as a European Patent Attorney (or in the process of obtaining it).
  • Relevant professional experience in technical intellectual property rights.
  • Ideally, familiarity with foreign patent systems, particularly those of the USA and PR China.
  • A meticulous working style, high level of abstraction, sense of responsibility, and excellent communication skills.
  • The ability to articulate complex technical and legal concepts clearly in both German and English.
  • Proficiency in German and English at C level (European Framework of Reference) is essential for daily tasks.
We offer

Flexible working hours and the option for mobile work.



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