JOIN THE TEAM

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Your tasks include the close contact with inventors, IP management, and R&D of the business division to counsel on all IP-related questions.
• Also, you are responsible for analyzing BASF's research and development results with regard to the protectability and value of achievable protection
• You draft patent applications and handle examination proceedings before the respective patent offices.
• You defend our patent portfolio in legal proceedings before patent offices and courts as well as secure freedom-to-operate for the business vis-à-vis our competitors.
• In addition, you support and coordinate patent litigation proceedings together with external law firms and support the build-up of a strategic patent portfolio.
• You analyze the monitoring of 3rd parties’ patents together with colleagues from IP Intelligence.
• You are responsible for designing IP portfolios that are optimally aligned with the business strategy and ensure that they are used worldwide to enforce business interests
• Finally, you draft and negotiate IP-related contracts such as licenses, joint development agreements, or cooperation agreements in interdisciplinary teams and conduct IP trainings for the business.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree (M.Sc. or Ph D) in biology, biotechnology, (bio)chemistry or related field
• Completed training as European Patent Attorney
• At least four years IP experience in an industry IP department and/or major law firm
• Proven understanding and experience in drafting and prosecution of patent applications in biology, biotechnology or (bio)chemistry
• Experience in drafting and negotiating IP related contracts such as licenses and cooperations
• Business fluency in English. Knowledge of Dutch is an advantage
• A business-oriented mindset, enthusiasm for challenging IP questions and openness to work in interdisciplinary teams in a diverse and international environment

BENEFITS

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  Responsibility from day one in a challenging but dynamic work environment and "on-the-job" training as part of a committed team.
  
• Competitive compensation including attractive benefits.
  
• Development discussions and programs so that you can reach your full potential.
  
• A dynamic team with enthusiastic colleagues.
  
• Onboarding to help you settle in quickly, ensuring you are part of the BASF team from day one.
  
• A good work-life balance with possibility of remote working according to the company policy.
  

ABOUT US

At BASF, the chemistry is right.