Main Responsibilities & Tasks:
Perform prior-art searches for patentability, FTO and invalidity studies in external and internal patent databases
Facilitate patent mapping and patent landscaping in cooperation with IP Managers, Product Development and Corporate Research to explore emerging technologies and to identify future IP trends
Evaluate 3rd-party patent rights in close cooperation with IP Managers and Product Development and Corporate Research colleagues
Evaluate new IP search and analysis tools and test their performance (benchmarking) in comparison with IP tools already in use at Sartorius
Qualification & Skills:
Master degree in biochemistry, biotechnology, life sciences, biology, chemistry, data analytics or engineering
Qualification as an patent or IP search specialist would be an asset
Minimum 3 years of professional experience as an IP search expert for a multinational corporation or commercial IP search service provider
Expertise in designing and implementing IP search strategies in Derwent Innovation, Total Patents, PatSnap, STN, Questel or other commercially available patent search tools
Robust understanding of the basics of patent laws with regard to patentability, FTO analyses, invalidity procedures
Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, excellent interdisciplinary communication skills, intercultural competence for working in a multinational team
Team player, ultrafast learner, personal resilience, perseverance, quick understanding of complex technical problems, meticulousness
Fluent in English
About Sartorius
Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide.
We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment.
Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application.
www.sartorius.com/careers
