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#vacancy #germany #patents Vacancy: Sr. Patent Counsel at Clariant Qualifications and skills: • Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or other relevant technology or science field, preferred Master/PhD. • Qualified European Patent Attorney (passed all EU Patent Law exams). • 5+ years of post IP attorney qualification and relevant IP experience in business or technology area. • Long term experience and deep understanding of patent laws and procedures. • Ability to provide strategic advice on how IP can be leveraged to generate value. • Fast understanding of business and technology environment of client (Business Unit/Business Lines/Region) and ability to use this to develop, negotiate and litigate optimal solutions in complex IP matters. • Understanding of complex contract law allowing drafting and negotiating complex IP contracts. • Understanding of IP court practice and procedure. • Fluent in English, German would be an advantage. Responsibilities: • Ensure registration, enforcement and defense of technical IP rights worldwide. • Ensure opposing patent rights of third parties for the purpose of securing technical and economic freedom to operate for the company, lead post-grant procedures and represent, in written and oral hearings, before the European Patent Office. • Perform analysis, lead major investigations and provide legal opinions regarding infringement, freedom-to-operate and validity. • Manage and support IP related litigations. • Draft contracts with technical and / or scientific background. • Lead IP licensing cases and IP-related activities in M&A projects. • Drive the IP strategy in line specifically with Business Unit Care Chemicals. • Ensure compliance in all IP-related issues and actions. • Ensure the processing of all questions relating to inventor remuneration. • Coach IP Counsels on patent, opposition and contract matters. • Develop training materials and concepts to foster IP awareness and educate Business Unit staff and other relevant stakeholders.