Patent Counsel

This is a Temporary Assignment.We offer a challenging and highly international work environment together with a high degree of autonomy for experienced attorneys, a variety of products and technologies with which to work.As a Patent Counsel within the platform of the corporate Legal & Tax function, you will network with Legal, Patent and Trademark Counsel of the platform and an established world-wide set of IP agents as well as[people in Development & Engineering.A strong interest in business matters and a broad technological interest are required.[Key tasks & responsibilities are to: - Lead IPR Review of a D& E unit to decide on all IPR matter allocated there - Identify inventions as well as evaluate the business relevance of inventions and various prospective IPR - Provide IPR training and guidance to project managers.- Provide IPR guidance to internal development teams and Management - Draft, file and prosecute international patent applications - Handle trade secrets and pre-emptive publications - Instruct international patent agents concerning international patent portfolio - Provide strategic advice to the Management and implement IP strategy - Perform validity and infringement studies and advise upon potential risks related to 3rd party IPR - Handle opposition proceeding at the European Patent Office - Prepare and handle patent litigation A successful candidate is a national and European patent attorney with a background in physics, mechanical or electrical engineering and a couple of year's post-qualification experience in private practise or industry.An important aspect of the position Patent Counsel is the ability to collaborate with the development centres and technical service organisations around the globe, commercial and general legal functions.Consequently, candidates for this position must have distinctive interest in interdisciplinary subjects and be a motivated team-player.Fluency in English is essential, both written and verbal together with excellent interpersonal, intercultural and communication skills.Fluency in Swedish or Italian would be an advantage.