Patent Attorney (m/f/div)Locations: Essen, Hanau, MarlTime Type: Full-timePosted On: YesterdayWhat we offerExplore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant, and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out of your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us.ResponsibilitiesDefining, obtaining, and enforcing legally valid intellectual property rights (patents, trademarks, utility models, and designs) in Germany and abroad.Representing the Evonik group and its cooperation partners before (inter)national authorities and courts on one''s own responsibility.Challenging third-party intellectual property rights and defending against attacks by third parties.Preparing expert opinions and evaluating own and third-party property rights positions in Germany and abroad prior to the market launch of new products and large-scale technical processes as well as in the processing of research projects.Participating in and, if necessary, initiating the development and implementation of property rights strategies.Monitoring and enforcing compliance with applicable regulations and statutory provisions on patent, utility model, trademark, and employee invention law.Advising on research, cooperation, licensing, and non-disclosure agreements.Reviewing and approving new products, brochures, packaging, and publications.RequirementsSuccessfully completed studies in chemistry or chemical process engineering, preferably in the field of organic, inorganic, or polymer chemistry.Successfully completed qualification as a professional representative before the European Patent Office.Several years of professional experience in an industrial company, preferably in the chemical sector; alternatively, professional experience in a private law firm.Preferably, experience in dealing with universities and other research cooperation projects.Proficient in English; good knowledge of French and/or German desirable.Strategic thinking, negotiation skills, and strong customer orientation, with a passion for research and innovation and the capability to quickly understand technological developments.Integrative personality with strong communication skills and team spirit in an international environment.High degree of self-initiative and flexibility.ApplicationTo ensure your application is processed as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our Career Portal. For more information about Evonik as an employer, visit Please send your application, including your earliest possible start date and salary expectations, to the Talent Acquisition Manager.Your Talent Acquisition Manager:Monique BrockmeierAbout UsThis is your opportunity to join a thriving global organization that combines cutting-edge science, technology, and engineering with world-class business services to create solutions that answer real-world problems. If you join us, well expect you to take ownership of your work, team up with other great minds, and add your name to creations that make a positive difference for generations. As one of the world leaders in specialty chemicals operating in more than 100 countries with over 32,000 employees, we need your diversity of thought to make us better. In return for your passion, initiative, and creativity, youll enjoy opportunities to improve and to be respected for your contribution. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Patent Attorney (m/f/div)