Karlsruhe
Patent expert (m/f/d)
For us, this means working today on sustainable solutions for tomorrow. This is exactly what we are doing with the further development and scaling of our innovative technologies for the production of CO2-neutral e-fuels and e-products. For our company, we are looking for an expert in patent law who, with sound specialist knowledge and enthusiasm for intellectual property, can independently protect the patents of our chemical innovations and drive forward the strategic protection of our technological advances.
Your tasks
- Conducting project reviews to develop IP strategies in close cooperation with internal stakeholders such as management, engineering, communication and sales departments
- Responsibility for all tasks associated with independent formal processing, from the receipt of invention disclosures to the granting and monitoring of the respective IP rights
- Correspondence with customers, law firms and offices in Germany and abroad in German and English
- Preparation and support of oppositions against third-party property rights and defense of own property rights in cooperation with patent attorneys
- Working closely with other specialist departments and taking on organizational tasks
- Carrying out patent searches
- Participation in or management of license negotiations
Your profile
- Training or studies, as well as relevant professional experience in the patent field as: Patent paralegal, patent engineer (m/f/d) or similar.
- At least three years of experience in the patent and/or trademark field, in a manufacturing industry: chemical plant engineering, mechanical engineering
- Ideally, you have already worked with patent databases and document management systems (lamlp desirable)
- You are characterized by an independent, structured and responsible working style
- You have excellent communication skills
- Your personality is characterized by reliability, discretion and loyalty
- Very good knowledge of German and English as well as good MS Office skills
Why us?
- A fast-growing start-up with a clear mission
- Flat hierarchies and an open corporate culture
- Flexible working hours and the option of hybrid or mobile working
- Plenty of room for personal initiative/creative freedom and personal and professional development
- Varied & responsible tasks
- Company pension scheme and a subsidy for occupational disability insurance
- Gym cooperation
- Free drinks & snacks
- Attractive health offers at the cutting edge