Patent Attorney

Job description

  Job facts

We are seeking a patent attorney with a Physical Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Physics or equivalent background with a strong understanding of Computer Technology. As a member of the RMS Patent Team responsible for systems, instruments and computer implemented inventions for Molecular Solutions, you will advise our scientists on the patenting of inventions in this field. You will secure patent protection, freedom to operate and market exclusivity during the life cycle of Roche's products in close collaboration with the members of all functions involved.

Your further roles and responsibilities:

·  Handling of invention reports and drafting of patent applications in close collaboration with Research & Development, reviewing of planned publications
·  Responsibility for patent aspects of In Vitro Diagnostics Systems and Computer Implemented Inventions, including prosecution, defense and enforcement of patent rights
·  Patent portfolio management, supporting the decision making process for worldwide filings, maintenance and abandonment of patent filings
·  Performing freedom to operate analyses
·  Evaluate contract terms related to IP and coordinate with the Legal and Licensing departments on the drafting and negotiating of same

You will bring the following skills and qualifications:

·  A strong background in Physical Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Physics or similar fields with a strong understanding of Computer Technology is required, preferably with PhD, and a broadly based interest in science and technology
·  You are a qualified or partly qualified European Patent Attorney
·  Experience with patenting of in vitro diagnostics devices would be a plus
·  English language skills, knowledge of additional languages, in particular German will be an advantage
·  Strong interest in patent law and interdisciplinary matters with a will to broaden horizons in this field and taking pleasure in a variety of intellectually stimulating work
·  Well-developed analytical and writing skills, finely honed interpersonal skills
·  The ability to work to tight deadlines and to handle several projects simultaneously
·  A well-structured, reliable and precise style of work, strong business acumen

Roche ist ein Arbeitgeber, bei dem Chancengleichheit zählt.
Legal, Legal > Licensing, Patents, Trademarks

·  Who we are

Roche Diagnostics International AG in Rotkreuz ist ein weltweit führender Anbieter diagnostischer Systeme für Kliniken, Labors und Arztpraxen. In Rotkreuz arbeiten mehr als 2200 Personen, womit dieser Standort zu den wichtigsten von Roche Diagnostics zählt. Mehr dazu .

Roche ist ein Arbeitgeber, der die Chancengleichheit fördert.