Part of
kdc/one
,
Zobele
is a
multinational
,
global leader
in product development and manufacturing, key partner of the
top Home & Personal Care
FMCG´s Companies
. To meet our growth challenges, we are pleased to involve proactive, resourceful, enthusiastic and talented
professionals
willing to join the team. Our
Integral Innovation Center
based in
Barcelona, Spain
, is currently looking for a

IP Specialist – fixed term contract

The Patent Expert as a key member of the team will coordinate the different activities related to IP: Search, Protect, Exploit, Control and Defense.

This position requires close interaction with internal and external stakeholders – other company functions, especially innovation, technical and legal teams, but also, customers’ technical, IP consultants and patent attorneys.

The successful candidate is a team player with business-oriented mindset, strong communication skills and a solid technical background.

Responsibilities
- Monitor IP activities on D&I;, R&I; and Home Cleaning Projects, identify needed actions and document them.




- Carry out technological watch (on fields of interest) and economical watch (on customers and competitors).
- Coordinate drafting and filing of new IP assets. And control maintenance of the assets.
- Evaluate new technologies (FTO, existing alternative solutions, …).
- Coordinate actions against infringements and oppositions against other parties’ patents.

Requirements
- Excellent command of the English
language is essential
- Engineering degree, preferably in electromechanical or materials fields.
- Preferably with some education about Industrial Property
- 1+ years of experience
in a similar position
- Excellent communication skills
- Capacity to work in autonomy
- IP basic knowledge
- Good organizational and computer skills
- Ability to prioritize multiple assignments
- Self-motivated: pursues knowledge acquisition and skill enhancement opportunities.
- Strong hands-on approach
- Team player
- Available for a

📌 Intellectual Property Specialist (Barcelona)
🏢 Zobele
📍 Barcelona