Patent Counsel for Nutrition

vor 3 Wochen

Konolfingen, Bern, Schweiz Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA Vollzeit
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Patent Counsel for Nutrition to join our team at Nestlé Operational Services Worldwide SA. As a key member of our Nutrition business, you will be responsible for all technical intellectual property-related activities, including invention identification, drafting and prosecution, opposition and litigation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Contribute to developing, implementing, and delivering part of the IP strategy for Nutrition.
  • Ensure technical IP protection for the Nutrition business categories & platforms.
  • Lead business-driven patent drafting and prosecution, freedom to operate assessments and oppositions of 3rd party patents, as well as defend against 3rd party oppositions.
  • Manage worldwide patent and opposition portfolio whilst maintaining business-alignment and rigorous cost management.
  • Conduct freedom-to-operate assessments to ensure compliance with existing patents.
  • Perform technical IP due diligences for potential acquisitions or R&D collaborations.
  • Enable new and accelerated approaches to develop consumer-centric products, while ensuring adequate protection under tight timelines.
  • Promote passion for IP across Nutrition, through awareness, training and communication.
  • Drive awareness and enforcement of Nestlé technical IP through our markets.
  • Lead business-driven oppositions of 3rd party patents, as well as defend against 3rd party oppositions.
  • Participate in category litigations under accountability of the defined Litigation Lead.
  • Ensure cost management for the IP-related activities, including outsourcing, litigation.
  • Assist in R&D contract negotiation and drafting in collaboration with contract managers and R&D Counsel.

Requirements:

  • Fully qualified EP patent attorney with a scientific background in life sciences (e.g. biotechnology, biochemistry, food chemistry).
  • Substantial post-qualification professional experience with patent drafting, prosecution and FTO assessment.
  • Experience in international filing and enforcement strategies and leveraging IP rights beyond patents (e.g. trade secrets, utility models).
  • Experience with IP due diligences under mergers and acquisitions (M&A) projects.
  • Experience in R&D contract drafting, in particular IP-related clauses.
  • Service-oriented, pragmatic, and hands-on, as well as a true team player able to successfully collaborate with Legal R&D colleagues around the globe.
  • Leadership experience is an asset.
  • Proficient in English, any other language is an asset.

About Us:

Nestlé Operational Services Worldwide SA is a leading global company in the food and beverage industry. We are committed to delivering high-quality products and services to our customers while maintaining a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and social responsibility.

What We Offer:

  • A dynamic, inclusive, and international working environment with many opportunities across different companies, functions, and regions.
  • A competitive salary and benefits package.
  • The opportunity to work with a global team of professionals who share your passion for innovation and excellence.

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