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    IP Counsel

    Location Nänikon, Canton of Zurich, Switzerland Date posted April 17, 2025 Job ID 19129
    Our Opening and Your Responsibilities
    To strengthen our global Intellectual Property Team, we are seeking at our global operational headquarters in Greifensee, Zurich an IP Counsel 80 – 100 % (all genders).

    In this role, your responsibilities would include: 
    • You are responsible for actively managing Mettler Toledo's IP portfolio for assigned business areas.
    • You provide strategic advice on IP matters to internal stakeholders to support business objectives.
    • You oversee prior art searches and freedom-to-operate analyses to aid in product development and commercialization strategies.
    • You draft some European patent applications in-house while overseeing and coordinating the work of external partners for other applications.
    • You monitor competitor patents and industry trends to identify potential risks and opportunities for the company.
    • You evaluate contract terms related to intellectual property and coordinate with the Legal departments for drafting and negotiating those agreements.
    • You develop and conduct training sessions on IP awareness and best practices for employees, fostering a culture of innovation and compliance.
    What You Need to Succeed
    Following requirements are necessary for this role: 
    • You have a master’s degree in Electronics, Computer Science, Physics, or similar fields, and a broadly based interest in science and technology 
    • You are (partially) qualified as European Patent Attorney preferably with experience in industry 
    • You are highly interested in patent law and interdisciplinary matters with a will to broaden horizons in this field and taking pleasure in a variety of intellectually stimulating work
    • You have experience in patenting Computer Implemented Inventions, which is favourable for this position
    • You have well-developed analytical and writing skills, finely honed interpersonal skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines and to handle several projects simultaneously
    • You collaborate in a diverse, international team, fostering a culture of open communication and mutual respect to achieve common goals
    • You are fluent English, and you are able to communicate in German
    Our Offer to You
    We offer:
    • Flexible working hours (depending on the role), a hybrid work model, and a wide portfolio of training opportunities
    • A 40-hour work week with at least 25 vacation days per year, plus 4 to 7 additional days off between bank holidays
    • Free parking and direct access to public transport
    • Healthy lunches cooked onsite at our own METTLER TOLEDO restaurant, with special prices for employees 
    • We offer a dynamic and innovation-driven corporate culture that promotes teamwork, personal development, and a passion for excellence.
    • A range of additional attractive benefits, including employee discounts at select area businesses
    You can expect challenging, interesting, and varied tasks in an innovative and international environment, with the opportunity to network globally and achieve your career goals.

    Have we raised your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your complete application at our Job portal.

    Please note that we do not accept any application documents via e-mail, only applications submitted on our job platform due to our data protection guidelines. Furthermore, we do currently not accept applications from recruitment agencies for this role.

    If you have any question, please do not hesitate to contact our Talent Acquisition Team ta-ch@mt.com.

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    About Mettler Toledo
    METTLER TOLEDO is a global leader in precision instruments and services. We are renowned for innovation and quality across laboratory, process analytics, industrial, product inspection, and retailing applications. Our sales and service network is one of the most extensive in the industry. Our products are sold in more than 140 countries, and we have a direct presence in approximately 40 countries. For more information, please visit www.mt.com.
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