Patent Counsel Sustainability (m/f/d)

JOIN THE TEAM

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

You are an IP Counsel who wants to put innovations for climate neutrality into effective IP assets and to create business value? Then join our team! Our multidisciplinary and international team supports BASF’s technology transformation to climate neutrality. BASF’s innovation pipeline ranges from CO2 abatement and electrification to employing recycled or biogenic feedstock in large scale petrochemical processes. Your responsibilities will focus around recycled and biogenic feedstocks and their transformation in petrochemical processes.

• In your role as IP Counsel you actively shape BASF’s IP position by consulting business units and innovation teams on value creation through IP.
• Your core tasks comprise identifying patentable ideas, building and maintaining patent portfolios and exploiting these patent portfolios for value creation.
• You are also going to evaluate patent landscapes and together with strategy and technology experts derive and implement IP measures according to business needs (e.g. licensing strategies).

QUALIFICATIONS

• degree (M.Sc. or PhD) in chemistry, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering or process engineering 
• experience in process control technology is an advantage
• qualified as European and/or German Patent Attorney
• experience in-house or in a patent law firm
• strong communication skills in English and German
• curious and open mindset with a sound understanding of business interests in the chemical industry
• experience on drafting and negotiation licensing and joint development agreements is an advantage

BENEFITS

• Inspiring networks for the development and implementation of your ideas (e.g. Women in Business)
• Mentoring programs and learning opportunities for your professional and personal development
• Career paths as professional development to other positions in the company (including job rotation)
• Cooperations with fitness and health studios and numerous other (preventive) offers for your health
• 30 days of vacation as well as the possibility of special leave and sabbatical models
• Flexible working time models (e.g. part-time employment or job sharing)
• Attractive competitive salary and a variable bonus
• Social counselling, support with retirement provision and share programme for employees

ABOUT US

Do you have any questions about the application process or the position? Please reach out to: Svenja Sollmann, svenja.sollmann@basf.com, Tel.:+49 30 2005-59355 

First information about our application process can be found here: http://on.basf.com/applicationprocess.

Moisturizing creams, mild shampoos, strong styling gels, glossy lipsticks and protective sunscreens – all of these products contain ingredients made by BASF Personal Care and Nutrition GmbH, a BASF subsidiary. Using natural, renewable raw materials, we develop and produce a large range of ingredients for the personal care sector. Learn more about BASF Personal Care and Nutrition GmbH at on.basf.com/ECareandNutrition 

At BASF, the chemistry is right.

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.