Patent Research Specialist

Job Summary

Tetra Pak offers a challenging and highly international work environment with responsibility for patent information technology and competitor monitoring, across a diverse range of products and technologies.

As a Patent Research Specialist within the Patent Search team of the corporate Legal Affairs IPR function, you will collaborate with Tetra Pak researchers and development engineers worldwide, as well as with Legal and Patent Counsel. A broad and genuine interest in technology is essential for this role.

What you will do

Main responsibilities:

• Conduct database searches (novelty, freedom-to-operate, and technology landscaping) and report on technical information in patent and design documentation to support intellectual property assessments and decisions.
• Continuously improve tools used for database searching and automate existing workflows.
• Support Technology and Competitor Intelligence functions with patent technology information and competitor patent data.
• Maintain and provide patent information monitoring alerts, updating technology areas and networks with new patent information.
• Assist internal development processes with patent monitoring and information, ensuring adherence to deadlines in internal governance and patent prosecution.
• Support Patent Counsel with preliminary assessments and analyses of the patent situation based on search results and reported information within specific technology areas.

We believe you have

The successful candidate for this position should: 

• Be a self-motivated individual capable of working independently and presenting complex technical information in a clear and effective manner.
• Have excellent computer skills and in-depth knowledge of AI-enabled and other state-of-the-art patent search tools and databases.
• Be experienced in working with external patent search service providers.
• Hold a relevant science or engineering degree (preferably M.Sc. or similar).
• Be fully fluent in English as the primary working language; fluency in a second language, particularly German, is an advantage.
• Understand the fundamentals of patent and design protection systems from both legal and process perspectives. QPIP qualification or similar would be appreciated.  

We seek individuals with a genuine curiosity and interest in technology, coupled with the ability to quickly grasp new and complex technical subjects. Your profile should demonstrate a systematic, analytical, and meticulous approach, complemented by strong communication skills.
Candidates for this position must be motivated team players. Integrity, discretion, and confidentiality are essential qualities for this role.