Patent Manager

We at Yara are part of a global network, collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the world's key challenges - resource scarcity, food insecurity and environmental change.

About the Unit

The Intellectual Property Team in the Legal department includes three Patent Attorneys, a patent researcher, an IP counsel, a brand protection manager, and three IP administrators. They support R&D and the entire Yara organization by implementing patent strategies and advising on IP portfolio management. Their responsibilities cover patent drafting and prosecution, contract assessment, freedom to operate issues, patent conflicts and litigation, inventor remuneration, and IP education and awareness.

Responsibilities

Develop patent strategies that support and are consistent with Yara’s corporate strategy and commercial objectives to maximize the value of Yara’s patent assets and minimize risks of infringement
Develop legal strategies for patent filing, prosecution, and enforcement
Handle all aspects of patent applications and prosecution worldwide (office actions, appeals, etc.)
Manage patent conflicts, litigations and oppositions
Implement gratuity and remuneration processes
Coordinate with the Patent Researcher to provide patent watch profiles and third-party patent reviews for specific technical areas informing on competitive barriers in order to react on rights that could limit Yara’s freedom to operate
Ensure appropriate governance and ensure that Yara is compliant in all patent matters relating to that business area
Participate in innovation platforms, key projects and Patent Steering Committee with the emphasis being on leveraging the IP position to the benefit of R&D and commercial objectives, and advise on protection and infringement risks
Provide contract support for segments/BUs related to IP provisions of NDAs, Research Collaboration Agreements, M&A, etc.
Training of Yara employees in basic Intellectual Property and informing on legal developments, which may affect patent policy

Profile

University degree (preferably Master’s degree) in Chemistry, Physics, Chemical or Agricultural Engineering, or Material Sciences.
More than 5 years’ experience in industry or private practice at the Patent Manager level. A senior patent manager would have at least 10 years of professional experience.
Understand the science and technology, techniques, procedures and equipment to make appropriate decisions, perform own role responsibilities and achieve the agreed performance standards and objectives
Good communication skills. Excellent verbal and written English, other languages are beneficial.
Ability to advise and influence at all levels in the organization.
Strong interpersonal skills, team player with a multicultural understanding.
Full qualification as a European Patent Attorney, US Patent Attorney or US Patent Agent

Contact details

Victor Urban, SVP, Intellectual Property

Diana Wasilewkska, Team Lead Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding

Apply no later than

25th June, 2025

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