What we offer
Explore 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 with #SmartWork.
Find out more about the many benefits we offer:
https://careers.evonik.com/en/why
Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us.
Click on the link below to learn what our employees have to say about Evonik:
https://careers.evonik.com/en/about/meet-the-team/
Responsibilities
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Definition, acquisition and enforcement of legally valid property rights (patents, trademarks, utility models and registered designs) in Germany and abroad
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Representation of the Evonik Group and its cooperation partners before (inter)national authorities and courts on its own responsibility
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Challenging third-party property rights and defending against attacks by third parties
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Drafting of expert opinions and evaluation of own and third-party intellectual property rights in Germany and abroad prior to the market launch of new products and large-scale technical processes as well as in the course of research projects
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Participation in and, if necessary, initiation of the development and implementation of intellectual property rights strategies
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Monitoring and enforcement of compliance with applicable regulations and legal provisions for patent, utility model, trademark and employee invention law
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Advising on research, cooperation, license and confidentiality agreements
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Review and approval of new products, brochures, packaging and publications
Requirements
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Successfully completed studies in chemistry or chemical engineering, preferably in the field of organic, inorganic or polymer chemistry
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Successfully completed qualification as a professional representative before the European Patent Office; alternatively, completed training as a German patent attorney with started preparation for the EQE
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Several years of professional experience in an industrial company, preferably in the chemical industry; alternatively, professional experience in a private law firm
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Preferably experience in dealing with universities and other research collaborations
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Good knowledge of English; good knowledge of French and/or German desirable
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Strategic thinker, strong negotiation skills and customer focus, with a passion for research and innovation and the ability to quickly grasp technological developments
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Integrative personality with strong communication skills and team spirit in an international environment
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High level of initiative and flexibility
Your Application
To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at https://careers.evonik.com.
Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.
Your Talent Acquisition Manager:
Monique Brockmeier
Company is
Evonik Industries AG
Top Skills
What We Do
Evonik is one of the world’s leading specialty chemicals companies. While we don’t produce electric cars, aircraft, medications or 3D printers, Evonik is part and parcel of these and many other end products. That’s because we contribute the small things that make a big difference. We make electric car batteries perform better, aircraft greener, medications more effective and 3D printers more efficient. In short: We think beyond the bounds of chemistry to make the world a better place. Today and tomorrow. We are an international group with a workforce of over 32,000 people spread across more than one hundred locations. Our daily work is shaped by global concerns, such as sustainability, diversity and digitalization. In all our business decisions, we take the present and future generations into consideration. After all, being ready for tomorrow is our business.
Interested in joining our global team? Our wide range of opportunities extends from creative and innovative research through international management all the way to production. Whether you’re studying, starting out in your career or a seasoned professional, come help us make the world a better place. For more information about careers at Evonik, go to:
www.careers.evonik.com. #HumanChemistry
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