Patent Counsel

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Our Service Unit Global Intellectual Property is one of the biggest inhouse IP units in Germany. We are responsible for all services relating to 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

We are looking for a Patent Counsel turning innovation into effective IP value. Our multidisciplinary, international team supports BASF's cutting-edge innovation pipeline in the field of coatings ranging from chemistry via physics (including optics and color science) to the intersection of sustainability and digital.

In this role you actively shape BASF's IP position by consulting innovation teams on matters of all aspects of IP. The core tasks are identifying patentable ideas with business impact, building and maintaining patent portfolios in different technology areas as well as advising the teams on IP in partnerships. You are also going to evaluate patent landscapes and derive strategic measures (freedom to operate, invalidity, licensing strategies). You advise the innovation teams on technological aspects in contractual matters, partnerships and M&A activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

PhD in Chemistry, preferably Theoretical Chemistry, Quantum Chemistry, Computational Chemistry, Physics or related fields  qualified as European or German Patent Attorney; alternatively, national qualification in- or outside Europe and interest in training to become a European Patent Attorney  curious and open-minded teamplayer with strong communication skills in English proven understanding and experience in drafting and prosecution of patent applications in chemistry and ideally in the digital field ideally (first) experience inhouse or in a patent law firm 

BENEFITS

Attractive competitive salary and a variable bonus Company pension scheme, company-financed supplementary long-term care insurance as well as accident insurance, share program for employees, value account and company car subsidy Flexible working time models 

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