Patent Specialist | Patent-Specialist (m/w/d)

Varta Aktiengesellschaft

Ellwangen (Jagst), Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Published Aug 26, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As a Patent Specialist, you will be instrumental in managing and safeguarding VARTA's intellectual property within the innovative energy solutions market. Your daily tasks will involve advising departments on patent law, conducting patent searches, and assessing the protectability of new technical developments. You will also be responsible for defending VARTA's patents, monitoring competitor IP, evaluating invention disclosures, and calculating inventor compensation. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with management, technical departments, and external patent attorneys, playing a key role in licensing activities. The ideal candidate will have a scientific background, experience in patent matters, and strong English language skills, contributing to a secure and forward-thinking work environment.

Required Skills

Education

Completed scientific degree or comparable qualification, ideally supplemented by training in intellectual property rights (e.g., IP Manager)

Experience

  • Professional experience in patent affairs, particularly patent research
  • Ideally, knowledge of the battery industry
  • Very good technical background
  • Entry-level candidates are also welcome

Languages

English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Not specified