Patent Counsel Global IP (m/f/d)

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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

Our team IP Care Chemicals is taking care of all aspects of Intellectual Property of BASF’s Care Chemicals Division, a globally leading supplier to the cosmetics, detergents and cleaner industries.

• You prepare patent applications, supervise their granting procedures and are in contact with inventors from research, development, and marketing.
• You collaborate with inventors, IP management, marketing, and R&D departments to provide expert advice on invention harvesting, freedom-to-operate, infringement scouting and other IP-related topics.
• Also, you conduct target-group adjusted trainings for employees from various departments, furthering their awareness and understanding regards IP matters.
• You work closely with our Care Chemicals division to shape its IP strategy according to business objectives and market trends.
• In addition, you negotiate collaboration and license agreements.
• As a key member of interdisciplinary M&A teams you take care of the IP matters.
• Finally, you provide expert advice on know-how and trade secret matters, in order to identify and protect such proprietary information.

QUALIFICATIONS

• degree (M.Sc. or PhD) in chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacy, or process engineering
• (almost) completed training as European or German Patent Attorney
• ideally experience in drafting and negotiating IP related agreements
• excellent communication skills in English and German
• openness, commitment, and enthusiasm for new and exciting challenges

BENEFITS

• Company pension scheme, company-financed supplementary long-term care insurance as well as accident insurance, share programme for employees and value account
• Flexible working time
• Mentoring programs and learning opportunities for your professional and personal development
• Support with childcare (e.g. company daycare, holiday programmes)
• Fitness and health studio, medical center with numerous offers for your health
• Deutschlandticket as a discounted job ticket

ABOUT US

The selection process includes a background check of the last diploma obtained and criminal record certificate. Please submit the required documents only after our request.

BASF SE, located in Ludwigshafen am Rhein, is the corporate headquarters of the BASF Group and part of the Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region. BASF stands for competence in chemistry since 1865 and is represented today in the world's major consumer markets, with a wide range of products. As the largest employer in the region, BASF SE offers multiple career opportunities for students, university graduates and professionals providing also training in over 30 professions. Leisure, sports, culture and a good infrastructure characterize the Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region, in which BASF is also involved with numerous activities.

Because we are counting on innovative solutions, on sustainable actions, and on connected thinking. And on you. Become a part of our formula for success and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces diversity and equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief.