Are you a driven and knowledgeable Patent Information Specialist?

• You have strong analytical skills
• You communicate clearly with colleagues and customers
• You are service-oriented

What you will be doing as a Patent information specialist

You will investigate questions about patent information at the request of patent attorneys and report your findings. You advise them on the search strategy to be applied, deliver and analyse data sets for the purpose of novelty searches, oppositions and freedom-to-operate studies. You set up, implement and expand the Search & Watch services. You also inform clients and agents about developments within the field and maintain contact with regular clients about surveillance work.

In the area of knowledge management, you organise and manage the accessibility of patent information, both digitally and through other media. You develop search strategies, describe and evaluate their effectiveness and collect relevant documentation. You decide on acquisition and manage and develop the knowledge management system for patent information. You disseminate knowledge within NLO through professional consultations, articles and the NLO Academy. In addition, you act as a point of enquiry for employees of client teams in the documentary field and attend conferences, seminars and professional group meetings to keep your knowledge up to date.

Are you the patent information specialist we are looking for?

We are looking for someone with a completed academic degree in chemical engineering, preferably as an information specialist, documentalist or in a similar field. You have:

• several years of relevant work experience;
• thorough knowledge of and experience with documentation and knowledge management systems. Patent databases such as Orbit and STN is a plus;
• knowledge of patent law and patent processes (is an advantage);
• excellent writing skills in both Dutch and English.

Your terms of employment - what do we offer?

Your terms of employment are excellent:

• full-time position (38.75 hours);
• monthly salary of € 3.900 – 5.600
• attractive bonus scheme (based on performance and turnover);
• a good pension scheme (Nationale Nederlanden);
• individual budget for personal development and training;
• mobility allowance;
• hybrid working, including facilitated home working environment.

Hybrid working is the new normal: a combination of working in the office and from home. Of course, we make sure you have a nice workplace at home including an office chair, laptop and work phone. You are welcome to join us for cosy office drinks and an extensive lunch buffet. As icing on the cake, you can relax during your working hours thanks to a chair massage.

Working at NLO

At NLO, your colleagues come from all over the world. With more than 19 different cultural backgrounds, connecting, inclusiveness and creating equal opportunities is daily business at NLO. Diversity creates an international atmosphere that is enhanced by the international orientation of your work.

NLO aims to be a place that encourages personal and professional growth NLO strives to contribute to a sustainable society and we believe we have a unique and personal responsibility to make a positive impact locally. We organise multiple initiatives to support future generations and encourage equal opportunities for all.

Start your professional future as a Patent information specialist at  NLO

To apply click on the “apply” button above or below this vacancy. Send your application including a motivation letter and CV in English before 28th of July 2024.

If you have any questions, you can contact our recruiter Theres Akesson: 070-331 25 00 or careers@nlo.eu.