Offer summary

Qualifications:

Master's degree or higher in science, chemistry, or chemical engineering, plus a law degree., At least 5 years of experience in patent law firms or as an in-house patent counselor., Strong patent drafting skills and technical expertise in organic chemistry, material science, or chemical engineering., Excellent communication skills and ability to synthesize complex information into clear reports..

Key responsibilities:

Collaborate with technical teams to identify and protect inventions.

Draft, file, and prosecute patents in coordination with the Patent Cluster Lead.

Conduct patent screenings and analyses to monitor the competitive landscape.

Provide expert advice on patent risks and IP matters within contractual relationships.

Job description

Our partner is now looking for a highly motivated Industrial Patent Champion to join their team and play a vital role in safeguarding the Group's intellectual property (IP).

In this role, you'll be responsible for:

Empowering Innovation: Collaborate closely with our technical teams to identify and protect groundbreaking inventions. You'll ensure know-how is secured and confidentiality measures are in place, especially for manufacturing processes.
Strategic IP Protection: Spearhead the drafting, filing, and prosecution of key patents (in coordination with our Patent Cluster Lead).
Competitive Intelligence: Conduct regular patent screenings and analyses to understand the competitive landscape, identify potential risks, and pinpoint opportunities for white space innovation.
Risk Mitigation Expertise: Provide expert advice on mitigating patent risks, including non-infringement opinions and invalidation analysis of competitor patents in Thailand and China.
Contractual Savvy: Offer guidance on IP matters within contractual and technical relationships, such as collaboration agreements, supplier contracts, and technology licenses.
Team Player: Act as a bridge between IP and various departments (R&D, Engineering, Operations, Legal, HR,etc.) under the guidance of our Asia-Pacific Senior IP Counsel.

To thrive in this role, you'll ideally have:

Advanced Degrees: A Master's degree or higher in science, chemistry, or chemical engineering, combined with a law degree.
Technical Expertise: Experience working with organic chemistry, material science, and chemical engineering inventions and patent landscapes.
Proven Track Record: At least 5 years of experience in patent law firms or as an in-house patent counselor in the industry.
Drafting Prowess: Strong patent drafting skills.
Communication Champion: Open, proactive, with excellent communication skills for smooth collaboration across diverse teams.
Reporting Ace: Ability to create clear, concise reports that synthesize complex information.
Business Acumen: A keen ability to balance legal considerations with business goals, understanding the commercial implications of your advice.

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