Patent Specialist (m/f/d)

Shape the Future of Refrigeration Technology with Us!

CCR is at the forefront of innovation in high-tech heating and refrigeration solutions. As a global leader, we are committed to delivering sustainable and cutting-edge solutions that improve quality of life and help protect our planet.

Our people are the driving force behind our success, powered by creativity, expertise, and passion. Join us on this exciting journey and become part of a team that wants to make a difference. Together, we will build a future with sustainable temperature solutions for generations to come.

For our Engineering Center in Mainz, we are looking for a Patent Specialist (m/f/d) on a permanent basis and at the earliest possible start date.

Reporting directly to senior management, you will serve as the central point of contact for all patent-related matters across our international research and development sites. Working independently and in close collaboration with inventors, R&D teams, and external patent attorneys, you will be responsible for protecting and developing our global patent portfolio. This role offers significant scope for initiative and the opportunity to make a direct impact.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, filing, and managing patent applications in cooperation with external patent law firms
• Providing IP counseling and support to international R&D teams across multiple development sites
• Conducting patentability assessments, freedom-to-operate analyses, and prior art searches
• Monitoring competitor patent activity and deriving strategic recommendations
• Managing the patent portfolio lifecycle, including decisions on maintenance and renewals
• Maintaining and administering the patent portfolio, including deadlines, fees, and official correspondence
• Supporting R&D teams in identifying and documenting inventions
• Coordinating with internal stakeholders (R&D, Legal, Business Units) across international locations
• Preparing and presenting IP reports and analyses for management

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, natural sciences, physics, or a comparable qualification
• An additional qualification in patent law (e.g., postgraduate studies in patent law) is an advantage
• Experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications, ideally gained in a patent law firm or within an industrial company
• Fluent in German and English
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with international teams
• Proficiency in standard MS Office applications and common business software, combined with an open-minded approach to adopting and implementing new digital tools
• Willingness to travel to international R&D sites as needed