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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in managing patent and design portfolios, including drafting and prosecuting applications, providing freedom-to-operate advice, and conducting competitor monitoring. Strong ability to communicate complex legal concepts to diverse stakeholders while integrating intellectual property considerations into business strategies.
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European Patent AttorneyPatent DraftingPatent ProsecutionFreedom-To-Operate AnalysisPatent Landscape Review
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Hard Skills
Patent ManagementDesign Portfolio ManagementTechnical Background in ChemistryMechanical EngineeringChemical EngineeringCompetitor MonitoringTechnology IntelligenceLitigation SupportStrategic Patentability OpinionsOpposition Activities
Soft Skills
Clear CommunicationRelationship BuildingCollaboration
Certifications & Qualifications
Qualified European Patent AttorneyUK Patent Attorney
Industry Keywords
FMCGConsumer HealthInnovation-Driven Businesses
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Manage patent and design portfolios for one or more Reckitt categories or technology areas
- Partner with R&D and innovation teams to identify, assess and protect inventions and design innovations
- Draft, file and prosecute patent and design applications through external counsel and agents worldwide
- Provide freedom-to-operate advice, validity assessments and strategic patentability opinions
- Conduct competitor monitoring, patent landscape reviews and technology intelligence activities
- Contribute to opposition, enforcement and litigation activities where required
- Build relationships with business stakeholders to integrate intellectual property considerations into innovation and business decisions
- Report to the Patent Director
- Collaborate with R&D, Regulatory, Commercial, Innovation and Legal colleagues within the Global IP & BP and Global Patent teams
Requirements
What you’ll need- Qualified or near-qualified European Patent Attorney and/or UK Patent Attorney
- Experience in patent drafting, prosecution and freedom-to-operate analysis
- Strong technical background in chemistry, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering or related disciplines
- Experience managing patent and design matters in private practice, industry or a combination of both
- Experience communicating complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders in a clear and commercial manner
- Exposure to FMCG, consumer health or innovation-driven businesses would be advantageous
- Experience conducting patent landscape and competitor monitoring activities would be beneficial
Benefits
Comp & perks- Parental benefits
- Employee Assistance Program promoting mental health
- Life insurance for all employees globally
- Other benefits in line with the local market
- Global share plans with the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes
- Short-term incentives for eligible roles
- Employee Resource Groups and career support