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Intellectual Property Manager / Patent Attorney

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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.

Job Responsibility:

  • Identifying patenting opportunities in research and development projects in line with Evonik’s business requirements
  • Defining, obtaining, and enforcing legally valid intellectual property rights (patents, trademarks, utility models, and designs) domestically and internationally in accordance with Evonik’s business needs
  • Representing the Evonik Group and its cooperation partners before (inter)national authorities and courts independently
  • Challenging third-party intellectual property rights and defending Evonik’s intellectual property against third-party attacks
  • Preparing expert opinions and evaluating Evonik’s and third-party IP positions domestically and internationally prior to the market launch of new products and large-scale processes, as well as during the execution of research projects
  • Contributing to and, if necessary, initiating the development and implementation of intellectual property strategies in international cross-functional teams, and preparing expert opinions to safeguard Evonik’s know-how and freedom to operate in research, development, production, and marketing
  • Monitoring and enforcing compliance with applicable regulations and legal provisions regarding patent, utility model, trademark, and employee invention law
  • Advising on research, cooperation, licensing, and confidentiality agreements in collaboration with the legal department, and negotiating contracts with a focus on IP
  • Reviewing and approving new products, brochures, packaging, and publications

Requirements:

  • Successfully completed studies in chemistry or chemical process engineering, preferably in the field of organic, inorganic, or polymer chemistry
  • Successfully completed qualification as a registered representative before the European Patent Office or a comparable qualification at a national patent office (e.g., German Patent Attorney), with relevant professional experience in intellectual property and willingness to obtain registration as a European Patent Attorney
  • Several years of professional experience in an industrial company, preferably in the chemical industry
  • alternatively, experience in a private law firm
  • Preferably experience in dealing with universities and other research collaborations
  • experience in drafting IP-related contracts is desirable
  • Experience in leading complex projects within interdisciplinary teams
  • Fluent English skills
  • good knowledge of French and/or German is desirable
  • Strategic thinking, negotiation skills, and strong customer orientation with a passion for research and innovation
  • ability to quickly understand technological developments
  • Integrative personality with strong communication skills and team spirit in an international environment
  • High level of initiative and flexibility

Nice to have:

  • Preferably experience in dealing with universities and other research collaborations
  • experience in drafting IP-related contracts is desirable
  • good knowledge of French and/or German is desirable
What we offer:
  • Attractive career paths and high-quality development programs
  • performance-based remuneration
  • occupational health benefits
  • hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 20, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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