IP Search Analyst

The Intellectual Property Search Analyst will be responsible for performing prior-art searches and evaluating third-party patent rights with IP Managers.<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p><b>Main Responsibilities &amp; Tasks:</b></p><ul><li><p>Perform prior-art searches for patentability, FTO and invalidity studies in external and internal patent databases</p></li><li><p>Facilitate patent mapping and patent landscaping in cooperation with IP Managers, Product Development and Corporate Research to explore emerging technologies and to identify future IP trends</p></li><li><p>Evaluate 3rd-party patent rights in close cooperation with IP Managers and Product Development and Corporate Research colleagues</p></li><li><p>Evaluate new IP search and analysis tools and test their performance (benchmarking) in comparison with IP tools already in use at Sartorius</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Qualification &amp; Skills:</b></p><ul><li><p>Master degree in biochemistry, biotechnology, life sciences, biology, chemistry, data analytics or engineering</p></li><li><p>Qualification as an patent or IP search specialist would be an asset</p></li><li><p>Minimum 3 years of professional experience as an IP search expert for a multinational corporation or commercial IP search service provider</p></li><li><p>Expertise in designing and implementing IP search strategies in Derwent Innovation, Total Patents, PatSnap, STN, Questel or other commercially available patent search tools</p></li><li><p>Robust understanding of the basics of patent laws with regard to patentability, FTO analyses, invalidity procedures</p></li><li><p>Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, excellent interdisciplinary communication skills, intercultural competence for working in a multinational team</p></li><li><p>Team player, ultrafast learner, personal resilience, perseverance, quick understanding of complex technical problems, meticulousness</p></li><li><p>Fluent in English</p></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p><b>About Sartorius </b></p><p></p><p>Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide. </p><p></p><p>We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment.</p><p></p><p>Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application. <br /><a href="https://www.sartorius.com/careers" target="_blank">www.sartorius.com/careers</a></p>