Patent Counsel Global IP (m/f/d)

Our Service Unit Global Intellectual Property is one of the biggest inhouse IP units in Germany. We are responsible for all services relating to patents, trademarks, trade secrets, plant variety protection, copyrights, designs and IP Intelligence, as well as all IP-contracts. We are a global team servicing the entire BASF group and work in close alliance with the operating business units as well as with the research and technology platforms. In this way we create a basis for future business success and actively influence BASF's competitive situation.

Be part of our team Global IP BASF Performance Materials which is responsible for IP counseling of the division Performance Materials (PM), one of BASF’s largest business divisions with a revenue > 8.5 billion EUR (2022)! Being central in BASF’s transformation process with a strong focus on sustainability, PM is also one of the most innovative divisions, operating in a highly competitive environment.

• Your tasks include the close contact with inventors, IP management, marketing, and R&D of the business division to counsel on all IP-related questions.
• Also, 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.
• 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.

• master’s degree in chemistry (preferably polymer chemistry), chemical engineering or related field (ideally incl. PhD)
• (almost) completed training as European and/or German Patent Attorney
• at least four years IP experience in an industry IP department and/or major law firm
• preferably experience in drafting and negotiating IP related contracts such as licenses and cooperations
• business fluency in German and English
• a business-oriented mindset, enthusiasm for challenging IP questions and openness to work in interdisciplinary teams in a diverse and international environment

• Company pension scheme, company-financed supplementary long-term care insurance as well as accident insurance, share programme for employees and value account
• Flexible working time models
• Mentoring programs and learning opportunities for your professional and personal development
• Support with childcare (e.g. company daycare, holiday programmes)
• Fitness and health studio, medical center with numerous offers for your health
• Deutschlandticket as a discounted job ticket

Do you have any questions about the application process or the position? Please reach out to: Lavinia Mader, lavinia.mader@basf.com

The selection process includes a background check of the last diploma obtained and criminal record certificate. Please submit the required documents only after our request.

First information about our application process can be found here: http://on.basf.com/applicationprocess.

BASF SE, located in Ludwigshafen am Rhein, is the corporate headquarters of the BASF Group and part of the Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region. BASF stands for competence in chemistry since 1865 and is represented today in the world's major consumer markets, with a wide range of products. As the largest employer in the region, BASF SE offers multiple career opportunities for students, university graduates and professionals providing also training in over 30 professions. Leisure, sports, culture and a good infrastructure characterize the Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region, in which BASF is also involved with numerous activities. Learn more about BASF SE at on.basf.com/BASFSE_LU

Because we are counting on innovative solutions, on sustainable actions, and on connected thinking. And on you. Become a part of our formula for success and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces diversity and equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief.