Patent Counsel (a), 80 - 100% — Bachem AG
NewCHF 62'000 - 94'000
Bachem AG · Bubendorf (BL)
- Location
- Bubendorf
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- Yesterday
SalaryCHF 62'000 - 94'000
Role overview
To drive our continuous organic growth, we are constantly looking for highly qualified professionals.
For our Group Intellectual Property team in Bubendorf/BL, we are seeking a highly skilled Patent Counsel (a), 80 – 100% .
- To drive our continuous organic growth, we are constantly looking for highly qualified professionals.
- For our Group Intellectual Property team in Bubendorf/BL, we are seeking a highly skilled Patent Counsel (a), 80 – 100% .
- Your responsibilities will span the full spectrum of intellectual property activities, including invention harvesting, patent drafting, and global patent prosecution.
- In addition, you will serve as a trusted advisor on IP-related matters, providing practical and business-oriented guidance to internal partners and helping to shape the company's innovation strategy in a dynamic and rapidly growing environment.
- Qualification as a European Patent Attorney
- Experience in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating IP-related agreements A strong scientific background in chemistry or a related discipline Proven experience in patent prosecution
Main responsibilities
- Your responsibilities will span the full spectrum of intellectual property activities, including invention harvesting, patent drafting, and global patent prosecution.
- In addition, you will serve as a trusted advisor on IP-related matters, providing practical and business-oriented guidance to internal partners and helping to shape the company's innovation strategy in a dynamic and rapidly growing environment.
- Patent Counsel – Shape the Future of Innovation at Bachem Your tasks:
- Collaborate with inventors, engineers, and scientists to identify potentially patentable inventions Conduct patentability searches
- Provide strategic advice on optimal protection routes
- Guide inventors in documenting inventions and preparing high-quality invention disclosures
Key requirements
- Qualification as a European Patent Attorney
- Experience in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating IP-related agreements A strong scientific background in chemistry or a related discipline Proven experience in patent prosecution
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail
- Team player with the ability to perform effectively in a dynamic environment
- Excellent communication skills in English and German
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Application process
- Draft, file, and prosecute patent applications to secure and maintain IP protection worldwide
- Manage and instruct external patent counsel as appropriate Instruct and supervise FTO searches
- Conduct freedom-to-operate (FTO) analyses and assess third-party rights.
- Advice on infringement risks and measures for risk mitigation.
- Draft contractual positions and advice on IP related matters
Company and context
- To support and protect our innovation-driven business, the Group Intellectual Property plays a pivotal role in securing competitive advantages, supporting technological progress, and creating long-term value across the organization.
- In this highly visible role, you will work closely with scientists, R&D teams, and business stakeholders across the organization.
Additional details
- Patent Counsel – Shape the Future of Innovation at Bachem
- Collaborate with inventors, engineers, and scientists to identify potentially patentable inventions Conduct patentability searches
- Manage and instruct external patent counsel as appropriate Instruct and supervise FTO searches
- Experience in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating IP-related agreements A strong scientific background in chemistry or a related discipline Proven experience in patent prosecution
Notes and original content
- Your tasks:
- Collaborate with inventors, engineers, and scientists to identify potentially patentable inventions
- Conduct patentability searches
- Manage and instruct external patent counsel as appropriate
- Instruct and supervise FTO searches
- Your profile:
- Experience in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating IP-related agreements
- A strong scientific background in chemistry or a related discipline
- Proven experience in patent prosecution
