Patent Attorney - Biochemical Manufacturing

At Corbion, we exist to champion preservation in all its forms, preserving food and food production, health, and our planet.

For our IP team in Gorinchem, we are looking for an enthusiastic IP Attorney to help us in the always increasing activities and role of the IP department.
In this position, you will join the global team to take responsibility assisting in securing, protecting and actively building the Intellectual Property position of Corbion. As our new colleague you will deal with a broad variation of IP topics ranging from typical Patent Attorney subjects like creation of Intellectual Property rights and ensuring freedom-to-operate to less typical Patent Attorney subjects like support in negotiations around IP in business deals and in strategic decisions around innovation and the direction hereof, mapping out competition and business opportunities and acting as a true business partner to sales, market and application development and R&D. Will you join us in proactively creating value out of Corbion knowledge?

Using your knowledge and technical expertise related to oppositions and litigations, as our new IP Attorney you will yourself and/or through the use of external patent firms be involved in drafting, filing and prosecution of patent applications and the drafting of various opinions on patentability and risks assessments including opinions for (in)validity and freedom to operate. Other responsibilities:

• Support in negotiations with third parties and in defining the intellectual property principles to be put in the contracts
• Support in monitoring and reporting on patent activities of competitors and customers through IP Watch
• Creating organizational awareness on how to handle, secure and protect IP within the company through training of people and defining and implementing guidelines and IP policies
• Patent portfolio management and reporting out to business and management
• Assistance in defining and enforcing the Corporate IP Strategy and the various Business IP Strategies
• Assistance in defining part of the Business Strategies and the Innovation/R&D Strategy from a legal perspective
• Be a business partner and participate in bridging IP Law with R&D, Sales, Regulatory, Legal and many more departments

We are looking for an IP Attorney with technical expertise related to chemical process technology, biochemistry, or food sciences and do have a preference for the more biochemical background, in particular in industrial fermentation, chemical processing, and/or product development. In addition, a successful candidate meets the following requirements:

• MSc or PhD in Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Process Technology, Chemistry or Food Sciences
• Registered Dutch Patent Attorney and European Patent Attorney
• At least 5 years of experience as an in-house Patent Attorney
• Strong communication and social skills (and a sense of humor)
• Solution-driven but not afraid to say no if necessary
• Good analytical and reporting skills
• The courage to work in a dynamic, opportunistic and sometimes very demanding high-stakes environment as the IP subject matters expert

Furthermore, you have the capabilities of self-management and the integrity to handle corporate sensitive matters.

We offer competitive remuneration and benefits. What makes Corbion special is the way we consciously create that connection between the product of our work and our individual lives and use it to shape our choices and our priorities as a company. We have a great company made up of talented, dedicated people – people who share a purpose and a vision. When we all understand how we intend to get there in the same way, there’s no telling how far we can go. We offer you the chance to join a company with a:

• Culture to empower people and where your initiatives and ideas make a real difference
• International focus with truly diverse teams
• Unique possibility to be trained by our internal expertise in the world of biobased products.
• Besides training on the job we have a developing plan ready for you. We invest in relevant training courses related to your particular discipline, that will give you the opportunity to grow into an industry expert
• Lastly, we offer a friendly, informal culture in a demanding professional environment

In addition, we actively embrace diversity in how we work together and contribute toward our shared objectives and values. By joining Corbion, you will become an employee in a company where you can feel pride in your achievements and develop your career with global prospects.

Corbion is the global market leader in lactic acid and its derivatives, and a leading supplier of emulsifiers, functional enzyme blends, minerals, vitamins, and algae ingredients. We use our unique expertise in fermentation and other processes to deliver sustainable solutions for the preservation of food and food production, health, and our planet. For over 100 years, we have been uncompromising in our commitment to safety, quality, innovation and performance. Drawing on our deep application and product knowledge, we work side-by-side with customers to make our cutting-edge technologies work for them. Our solutions help differentiate products in markets such as food, home & personal care, animal nutrition, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and bioplastics. In 2022, Corbion generated annual sales of € 1457.9 million and has a workforce of over 2601 employees. Corbion is listed on Euronext Amsterdam. For more information: www.corbion.com