Intellectual Property Specialist
De Nora is an Italian multinational company and a global leader in electrochemical technologies. Since 1923, we've been developing advanced solutions for industrial processes, water treatment, and the energy transition, including green hydrogen, transforming scientific innovation into real-world, scalable impact. We value learning, innovation, and professional growth, offering our professionals the opportunity to work on meaningful, high-tech projects with global relevance. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we foster a diverse and inclusive workplace, guided by sustainability, collaboration, and respect, where different backgrounds, skills, and perspectives are valued.
About the role
As a Patent Attorney, you will be a part of the Global IP Department within the R&D; Function and will report directly to the Global IP Director in Milan. The Patent Attorney is expected to have proven knowledge, experience and interests relating to the following activities:
• Identify and scout inventions and know-how across the organization
• Prepare, draft, file, prosecute and defend patent applications and patents world-wide
• Evaluate patentability & risk/FTO assessments and analyses
• Provide strategic IP advice and counseling to the business on all IP related matters
• Support the licensing of IP rights and contribute to the drafting and negotiation of IP related agreements
• Promote IP awareness within the organization through training initiatives and by defining, implementing, and mantaining IP guidelines and procedures
• Manage patent portfolio & reporting
• Carry out additional IP activities, including IP Due Diligence and IP support for R&D; projects
• Support the implementation and enforcement of corporate & business IP Strategies
• Act as a key interface between IP and other functions (R&D;, Sales, Regulatory, Marketing,
Legal, etc.)
• Participate in and contribute to special IP projects. Requirements
• At least Bachelor’s degree in chemistry/industrial chemistry/physics/chemical engineering/material science or equivalent; scientific background on electrochemistry and electrodes particularly preferred; degrees obtained in neighboring technical fields will be also considered
• 4+ years of experience on IP related matters, with a primary focus on patents
• Preferably qualified or partially qualified European Patent Attorney or willing to qualify for, and/or qualified Italian Patent Attorney, qualified or willing to qualify for Italian Trademark Attorney particularly preferred
What We Offer
Tempo pieno contract For this position the annual gross salary will be no less than € 40.000. Transparency Notice The company reserves the right, at the end of the selection process, to make an offer with a different salary than that indicated in this announcement, consistent with the professional experience, technical skills, and transversal competencies possessed by the candidate. Place of work: Milan Recruiting Process Our selection process is transparent, structured and designed to foster mutual understanding between the candidate and De Nora. It typically includes technical interviews, a personality assessment, and in-depth discussions with the Hiring Manager and HR, promoting a two‑way dialogue that supports alignment on expectations, role scope, and values, and enables an informed decision for both parties. To learn more about the different steps and how to best prepare, please read the dedicated article on our Open Blog: Job interview at De Nora: steps and common questions.
About Us
• Our Company: Dive into De Nora’s World
• Our three business segments: Solutions | De Nora
• Our People: OPEN by De Nora | Surprising paths
About the role
As a Patent Attorney, you will be a part of the Global IP Department within the R&D; Function and will report directly to the Global IP Director in Milan. The Patent Attorney is expected to have proven knowledge, experience and interests relating to the following activities:
• Identify and scout inventions and know-how across the organization
• Prepare, draft, file, prosecute and defend patent applications and patents world-wide
• Evaluate patentability & risk/FTO assessments and analyses
• Provide strategic IP advice and counseling to the business on all IP related matters
• Support the licensing of IP rights and contribute to the drafting and negotiation of IP related agreements
• Promote IP awareness within the organization through training initiatives and by defining, implementing, and mantaining IP guidelines and procedures
• Manage patent portfolio & reporting
• Carry out additional IP activities, including IP Due Diligence and IP support for R&D; projects
• Support the implementation and enforcement of corporate & business IP Strategies
• Act as a key interface between IP and other functions (R&D;, Sales, Regulatory, Marketing,
Legal, etc.)
• Participate in and contribute to special IP projects. Requirements
• At least Bachelor’s degree in chemistry/industrial chemistry/physics/chemical engineering/material science or equivalent; scientific background on electrochemistry and electrodes particularly preferred; degrees obtained in neighboring technical fields will be also considered
• 4+ years of experience on IP related matters, with a primary focus on patents
• Preferably qualified or partially qualified European Patent Attorney or willing to qualify for, and/or qualified Italian Patent Attorney, qualified or willing to qualify for Italian Trademark Attorney particularly preferred
What We Offer
Tempo pieno contract For this position the annual gross salary will be no less than € 40.000. Transparency Notice The company reserves the right, at the end of the selection process, to make an offer with a different salary than that indicated in this announcement, consistent with the professional experience, technical skills, and transversal competencies possessed by the candidate. Place of work: Milan Recruiting Process Our selection process is transparent, structured and designed to foster mutual understanding between the candidate and De Nora. It typically includes technical interviews, a personality assessment, and in-depth discussions with the Hiring Manager and HR, promoting a two‑way dialogue that supports alignment on expectations, role scope, and values, and enables an informed decision for both parties. To learn more about the different steps and how to best prepare, please read the dedicated article on our Open Blog: Job interview at De Nora: steps and common questions.
About Us
• Our Company: Dive into De Nora’s World
• Our three business segments: Solutions | De Nora
• Our People: OPEN by De Nora | Surprising paths