The primary objective of this role is to ensure that technology identification, extraction and protection are aligned with the business activities in the field of chemistry. A strong understanding of the underlying technologies and their commercial applications is therefore essential to success in this position.

The in-house Patent Attorney will act as a hands-on partner to the business, advising on day-to-day business development opportunities and ensuring that new innovations are effectively identified and protected through patents. Working closely with the Research & Innovation (R&I) team and the IP department, the role will focus on innovation extraction, patent drafting and prosecution.

The role requires a proactive, collaborative approach, working across R&I, Commercial and Legal teams to ensure that intellectual property protection supports the company's broader business objectives. The ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise messages and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels is essential.

Key responsibilities

• Work closely with the Research & Innovation team, harvest and capture innovation. Pro-actively look for inventions and create and maintain awareness about use and necessity of patent applications.
• Contribute to the acquisition, protection, defence and enforcement (drafting, filing, prosecution, opposition, appeal, etc.) of patent rights; prosecution of a global patent portfolio in the assigned technical areas.
• Provide comprehensive patent support to selected projects as an integral member of multidisciplinary project teams.
• Formulate strategic practice recommendations in response to commercial, legal and technical developments, this includes evaluating patent validity, patent risk management and infringement issues and reviewing IP-related agreements.