SUMMARY OF THE ROLE
Jotun is a global and innovative paint company with ambitions for further growth. The Group Patent department ensures and maximizes the protection of Jotun's intellectual properties and investments in R&D as well as contributing to Freedom to Operate for Jotun's business worldwide. As part of Group Patent, you will work with the newest technology within the paint industry in close contact with Jotun's global R&D organisation, legal team and external patent attorneys. You will be part of a dedicated team having a high activity level. We are looking for a candidate with a good knowledge of both chemistry and patenting. The position is located at our new global headquarter in Sandefjord.Responsibilities
- Capture, evaluate and advise on appropriate IPR protection, in particular patenting.
- Draft and prosecute patent applications and oppositions in cooperation with external patent attorneys.
- Handle prosecution and contentious proceedings in cooperation with external patent attorneys.
- Competitor monitoring.
- Carry out Freedom to Operate Evaluations.
- Develop and support patent strategies for positioning and Freedom to Operate.
- Be an IP advisor for R&D and Business.
- Promote and increase IP awareness and competence across Jotun.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER
Formal requirements
- Higher education in chemistry, ideally with knowledge of polymer, organic or material chemistry (Master or PhD level)
- Experience with patent work, preferably as in-house patent council or qualified patent attorney. Candidates who have started the EQE process will also be considered
- Strong written and spoken English communication skills
Personal requirements
- Initiative & Responsibility: acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results
- Networking: builds a useful network of contacts and relationships and utilizes it to achieve objectives
- Systematic Approach: uses a methodical and systematic approach; plans ahead, defines clear priorities, and allocates resources effectively
- Analysis & Judgment: quickly understands and analyzes complex issues and problems; comes up with sound and rational judgments
- Professional Expertise: demonstrates specialist knowledge and expertise in own area; participates in continuous professional development
- Effective Communication: communicates in a clear, precise, and structured way; presents effectively
What we offer
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning Jotun Academy
- Career development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies
- Leaders who focus on engaging and enabling their team, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores
- A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self, and where we have an informal work environment with few hierarchies
- A focus on having fun together through team buildings and social activities
POSITION INFORMATION
Company:
Jotun A/S
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Full time
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WHO WE ARE
Jotun has protected property for almost a century – from iconic buildings to beautiful homes. As one of the world's leading paints and coatings manufacturers, we combine high quality with creativity and innovations.
Jotun's global headquarters is located in Sandefjord, Norway. Here, Jotun Norway has 1000 employees working in state-of-the-art facilities covering services from local factory operations at Vindal to global product development in our new research and development centre at Sandefjord, one of Northern Europe's largest privately owned R&D centres. The administration centre for Europe and Central Asia is located in Sandefjord, together with our local Norwegian operations.
We provide various career opportunities in finance and administration, IT, sales and marketing, supply chain, engineering, technical, and research and development.
Jotun is committed to an ambitious growth strategy. We believe that the real value in our companies is our employees, both as individuals and as teams. We focus on providing our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development driven by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.
Visit our Career Page to learn more about life at Jotun.
Jotun’s company culture welcomes and values differences in people. Our more than 10,200 employees on all continents represent 90 nationalities, four generations and a diversity of professions, genders, abilities, ethnicities, beliefs, cultures, etc. We are committed to representing the societies we operate in, promoting equality, equity and zero-tolerance for discrimination.
If you are applying for a position and require additional support in the interview process, please let us know how we can accommodate this.
If you think this role is what you could do next, apply now!
Skills Required
- Higher education in chemistry, ideally at Master’s or PhD level, with knowledge of polymer, organic, or materials chemistry
- Experience with patent work
- Experience as an in-house patent counsel or qualified patent attorney
- Started the European Qualifying Examination process
- Strong written and spoken English communication skills
What We Do
Jotun is one of the leading paint manufacturers in the world. With a wide range of products within interior decoration and exterior protection, the Jotun logo can be found in more than 100 countries. The company was founded in Sandefjord, Norway in 1926. The fonder Odd Gleditsch Sr. had witnessed whaling boats rusting away in the Antarctic. He quickly discovered the penguins; these caring creatures that overcame the toughest weather conditions. The penguin soon became Jotun’s official symbol and ambassador of the company’s values: Loyalty, Care, Respect, and Boldness. Almost a century later, our mission remains the same: “Jotun Protects Property”. Jotun has grown into a multi-national company widely renown for high-quality paints and coatings. The Jotun Group consists of 67 companies and 40 production facilities across the world, and the more than 10.200 employees are united by a strong company culture, The Penguin Spirit. For more information, visit our company site at www.jotun.com or our career site at jotun.com/career
