Technical background in materials science or chemistry
Experience with patent drafting and prosecution
3M UK is seeking an IP Counsel to provide intellectual property legal services, primarily for its China-based businesses. The successful candidate will work closely with technical teams, ensuring high-quality invention submissions and collaborating on patent applications, while also offering IP guidance and training
Job Summary
The IP Counsel serves as a strategic business partner creating IP solutions that provide a competitive advantage to 3M's China businesses.
Responsibilities include working directly with technical teams to capture inventions, validating submissions, and leading decisions on patent applications.
The role requires providing freedom to operate opinions, reviewing commercial contracts, and training technical staff on IP best practices.
Matching Summary
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3M UK is seeking an IP Counsel to provide intellectual property legal services, primarily for its China-based businesses. The successful candidate will work closely with technical teams, ensuring high-quality invention submissions and collaborating on patent applications, while also offering IP guidance and training.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Patent attorney qualification in China
Technical background in materials science or chemistry
Experience with patent drafting and prosecution
Fluent Mandarin and English communication skills
Ability to collaborate with global IP teams
Nice-to-have
Bar qualification
Experience within multinational companies
Strong business acumen
Experience with university agreements
Background in chemical engineering or polymer science