Intellectual Property Counsel

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Welcome

If you're someone who inspires others, owns their impact and wants to elevate what they do, you'll fit right in.

Until July 1, our business was part of BASF. As part of the current transition, all job listings and the application process are still hosted on the BASF platform and therefore fully presented in BASF branding. Please do not be confused by this: All roles are positions at Surventis, and your application will be submitted to us.

At Surventis, we go beyond the surface - in everything we do. We put customers at the center, think one step ahead, and develop solutions that create real value and lasting partnerships.We inspire each other to think further, take ownership of our work, and constantly push to elevate what's possible. If you bring your full self, challenge the obvious answer, and want to grow with a team that means it - this is your place.

Join The Team

We (Surventis Global Intellectual Property) are responsible for all services relating to patents, trademarks, trade secrets, copyrights, designs and IP Intelligence, as well as all IP-related agreements. We are a global team servicing the entire Surventis group and work in close alliance with the business units as well as with the research/development and technology platforms. In this way we create a basis for future business success and actively influence Surventis’ competitive situation.

Main Task

We are looking for an Intellectual Property Counsel to turn innovation into effective IP value. Our multidisciplinary, international team supports Surventis' cutting-edge innovation pipeline in the field of coatings ranging from chemistry via physics (including color science) to the intersection of sustainability and digital.

In this role, you actively shape Surventis' IP position by consulting innovation teams on matters of all aspects of IP.

A 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 the legal framework of technological aspects of collaborations and partnerships with external partners.

You review, draft and negotiate IP-related agreements, including Non-Disclosure Agreements, Joint Development Agreements, Research and Collaboration Agreements, Technology & Trademark License Agreements, and Commercial Agreements involving IP implications.

You support trademark protection and enforcement activities, including trademark-related agreements, licensing, infringement matters and brand protection initiatives in cooperation with globally responsible trademark colleagues.

Job Requirements

Education Background:

M. SC in a chemical field, Ph.D in a chemical field is a plus

Work Experience:

Minimum 5 years in Intellectual Property

Technical & Professional Knowledge:

Deep knowledge in chemistry, and extensive professional IP knowledge (chemistry related preferable);

Patent attorney qualification;

Legal bar qualification is a plus;

Curious and open-minded team player with strong communication skills in English;

Proven understanding and experience in drafting and prosecution of patent applications in chemistry field;

Ideally (first) experience in-house.