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#vacancy #china #intellectualproperty Vacancy: IP Counsel at Sulzer Qualifications and skills: • University-level education in chemistry, chemical or process engineering and Patent bar qualification • At least 5 years working experience in IP, preferably in the chemistry or chemical/process engineering domain • Experienced in patent prosecution and FTO • Previous exposure to trademark and/or trade secret is a plus • Highly organized professional with the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of work • Demonstrated ability to negotiate and draft IP agreements • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain professional relationships • A strategic mindset • Fluency in English • Flexibility to travel on demand Responsibilities: • Patent and Trademark Prosecution: Manage and assess IP disclosures. Assist Business Units in the decision as to whether to seek patent protection. Responsible for drafting and filing patent and trademark registration applications internally, while also managing and supervising related applications handled by outside counsel, incl. related costs. Responsibility for local priority applications • IP Operational Management: Effectively manage the entire IP lifecycle by leveraging internal systems and tools. • Intellectual Property Right Searching: Manage and control the process for searching patent information databases for patentability, validity, IP landscape, freedom to operate and infringement assessment purposes • Infringement Opinions: Procure and provide infringement, validity, freedom-to-operate (FTO) and trademark availability clearance opinions, either internally or with the use of outside counsel/IP search service provider • Third Party IP Conflicts: Contribute to the process for resolving conflicts with third parties concerning own or third-party IP rights or misappropriated own IP, in particular via third party observations, oppositions, C&D letters and negotiated settlement agreements • Contract Advice: Provide advice on IP aspects for confidentiality agreements and contribute to setting up licensing agreements and IP conflict settlement agreements • Prepare and deliver IP education in the form of seminars or presentations for engineers, sales and marketing managers and senior business leaders and provide guidance and support for all IP-related questions of the business