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Patent Attorney 80-100%

Founded in 1968, SKAN is a pioneer in cleanroom equipment and the development of isolators for the pharmaceutical industry. Innovative products, tailor-made solutions and an effective service organisation have made SKAN a market leader and a key partner to industry and research laboratories.

At SKAN, healthy growth is important to us. We are always looking for talented individuals to fill a wide range of roles. Apply now!

 

 

Overview

 

To strengthen our Intellectual Property department, we are looking for a highly experienced and motivated person who enjoys working in an international environment and is open to utilising their expertise with us.
You will support the two existing contact persons in the IP area and will be responsible for all activities in connection with patents and trade mark rights. The two experienced SKAN employees will of course support you with onboarding and in particular with familiarisation with all Isolator-specific topics.

 

 

Responsibilities

 

  • Researching and analysing patents and technical developments 
  • Revising and implementing patent strategies 
  • Preparing and filing patent applications
  • Monitoring the patent portfolio
  • Collaboration with external law firms 
  • Advising & training internal teams on patent issues 
  • Competition monitoring and infringement checks
  • Carrying out freedom-to-operate analyses

 

 

Hardskills

 

  • Authorised representative before the European Patent Office (European Patent Attorney)
  • Several years of sound experience in patent work, in particular in dealing with patent databases and patent law, is essential for this role
  • In-depth knowledge in the technical field (e.g. mechanical engineering, process engineering, medical technology) is a great advantage
  • Good German and English language skills are require

 

 

Softskills

 

  • Team player with a supportive personality 
  • Analytical thinking and quick comprehension
  • Strong communication skills 
  • High quality standards and an independent, precise way of working  

 

 

We offer you

 

  • An open and collegial corporate culture 
  • Innovative working environment 
  • Room for ideas  
  • Flexible working hours 
  • Participation in sports and leisure activities
  • Support through further training, especially at our SKAN Academy 

 

For questions please contact Luca Waldner.

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