Patent Attorney

At Corbion, we exist to champion preservation in all its forms, preserving food and food production, health, and our planet.

For our IP team in Gorinchem, we are looking for an enthusiastic **IP Attorney** to help us in the always increasing activities and role of the IP department.

**Responsibilities**
- Support in negotiations with third parties and in defining the intellectual property principles to be put in the contracts
- Support in monitoring and reporting on patent activities of competitors and customers through IP Watch
- Creating organizational awareness on how to handle, secure and protect IP within the company through training of people and defining and implementing guidelines and IP policies
- Patent portfolio management and reporting out to business and management
- Assistance in defining and enforcing the Corporate IP Strategy and the various Business IP Strategies
- Assistance in defining part of the Business Strategies and the Innovation/R&D Strategy from a legal perspective
- Be a business partner and participate in bridging IP Law with R&D, Sales, Regulatory, Legal and many more departments

**Requirements**:

- MSc or PhD in Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Process Technology, Chemistry or Food Sciences
- Registered Dutch Patent Attorney and European Patent Attorney
- At least 5 years of experience as an in-house Patent Attorney
- Strong communication and social skills (and a sense of humor)
- Solution-driven but not afraid to say no if necessary
- Good analytical and reporting skills

Furthermore, you have the capabilities of self-management and the integrity to handle corporate sensitive matters.

**Our offer**

We offer competitive remuneration and benefits. What makes Corbion special is the way we consciously create that connection between the product of our work and our individual lives and use it to shape our choices and our priorities as a company. We have a great company made up of talented, dedicated people - people who share a purpose and a vision. When we all understand how we intend to get there in the same way, there’s no telling how far we can go. We offer you the chance to join a company with a:

- Culture to empower people and where your initiatives and ideas make a real difference
- International focus with truly diverse teams
- Unique possibility to be trained by our internal expertise in the world of biobased products.
- Besides training on the job we have a developing plan ready for you. We invest in relevant training courses related to your particular discipline, that will give you the opportunity to grow into an industry expert
- Lastly, we offer a friendly, informal culture in a demanding professional environment

In addition, we actively embrace diversity in how we work together and contribute toward our shared objectives and values. By joining Corbion, you will become an employee in a company where you can feel pride in your achievements and develop your career with global prospects.

**About Corbion**

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