- Patent Portfolio Management: Strategically manage and develop parts of Essity’s global patent portfolio aligned with business priorities
- Innovation Support: Collaborate closely with R&D, innovation, product development, technology, and marketing teams to identify, assess, and protect valuable inventions
- Freedom‑to‑Operate Analysis: Conduct and support FTO investigations to enable secure and timely product launches
- Patent Prosecution: Draft, file, and prosecute patent applications in cooperation with external counsel where relevant
- Litigation Support: Provide expert IP support in patent disputes and litigation matters
- Competitive Intelligence: Monitor and analyze competitor patent activities to support strategic decision‑making
- Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the development of efficient, modern ways of working within the global IP function
- A qualified Patent Agent, Patent Attorney, Intellectual Property Lawyer, or European Patent Attorney with a technical background in mechanics, physics, chemistry, or a comparable field
- At least five years of professional experience working with patents, either in‑house or in private practice, ideally within an international environment
- Strong technical and legal expertise in patent law, including patent drafting, prosecution, and freedom‑to‑operate assessments
- A collaborative, curious, and proactive professional with excellent communication skills, able to work independently while building strong relationships across cultures and functions
- Fluent in both English and Spanish, written and spoken; additional languages are considered an advantage
Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-Being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere. Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You with Us
Application End Date:18 jun 2026Job Requisition ID:Essity261856Skills Required
- Qualified Patent Agent, Patent Attorney, Intellectual Property Lawyer, or European Patent Attorney with technical background in mechanics, physics, chemistry, or comparable field
- At least five years of professional experience working with patents, in-house or in private practice
- Experience in an international environment
- Strong technical and legal expertise in patent law, including patent drafting, prosecution, and freedom-to-operate assessments
- Ability to provide patent litigation support and analyze competitor patent activity
- Excellent communication, collaborative and proactive working style, able to build relationships across cultures and functions
- Fluent in English and Spanish (written and spoken)
What We Do
Essity - a globally leading hygiene and health company, breaking barriers to well-being. Our expertise in hygiene and health began with the acquisition of the Swedish company Mölnlycke in 1975, through which our roots stretch back to 1849. Today, our sustainable innovations from globally trusted brands, designed for everybody and every body, care for the well-being of 1 billion people in 150 countries every day. Working at Essity is not just a career but a chance to make the world healthier, safer, and more hygienic. Our barrier breakers innovate for good and contribute to shaping a sustainable future. At Essity, every career is as unique as the individual. We empower employees to excel together and reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose. We provide a sustainable work-life based on flexibility for both employees and employers. At Essity, we are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in everything we do. It is the key to our success in creating an inclusive, collaborative, and caring company culture where you can be you with us. Our purpose of Breaking Barriers to Well-being, is to enable customers and consumers to lead fuller lives at all stages of life. Our leading global brands include TENA, Tork, Actimove, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic, Vinda and Zewa. Essity has about 36,000 employees. Net sales in 2022 amounted to approximately SEK 156bn (EUR 15bn). The company’s headquarters is located in Stockholm, Sweden, and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. If you want to join a company where dedication to people is powered by innovation, welcome to Essity
