Job Description

Job ID:

40618 |

Location:

Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany

Clariant is a focused, sustainable, and innovative specialty chemical company. Our purpose is to create value through innovative and sustainable solutions while striving for excellence in everything we do. Clariant is committed to sustainable growth based on innovation, R&D excellence, and our core values of performance, people, planet, and partnership. As a company that values intellectual property as a key business asset, we are dedicated to protecting our innovations and maintaining our competitive edge in the global marketplace.



We are seeking a qualified IP Counsel (m/f/d) to join our global Patents team in Frankfurt, Germany. You will play a crucial role in creating value from intellectual property and advising clients up to Business Unit Management level on IP matters. This position offers the opportunity to directly impact Clariant's business success by protecting innovations and strengthening our competitive position in the market.

Responsibilities

Support/represent Clariant before patent offices in written and oral hearings worldwide Ensure registration, enforcement, and defense of technical IP rights to protect research results Conduct freedom-to-operate analyses and support legal opinions on infringement and validity matters Support patent litigation activities before courts Draft, negotiate, and review IP contracts including non-disclosure agreements, patent-license agreements, know-how transfers, and research collaborations Contribute to IP strategy development and implementation for Business Units Support strategic IP portfolio management to maximize value creation Ensure compliance in all IP-related matters across the organization Educate Clariant personnel on patent matters and foster IP awareness, particularly among R&D staff * Process questions relating to inventors' law and establish regional communication networks through ambassador engagement