You can call us promoters of progress. Gevers has been around for more than 125 years, making us pioneers in various groundbreaking IP matters. We are in the front row, eager to innovate and take the lead. To do so, we need people who love to do the same.
At Gevers we embody a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We are a team of winners, striving for excellence and celebrating each other's successes. Despite our achievements, we remain down-to-earth and we take care of each other.
Our dynamic team values interesting and varied work, fostering collaboration and growth;
Continuous professional education is encouraged as we believe in evolving and adapting as, just like our clients, we never stand still.
We are looking for a Patent Engineer in Diegem, Antwerp and/or Hasselt.
Your responsibilities as Patent Engineer?
You will advise innovative companies and are directly involved in all aspects of protecting their innovation (intellectual property (IP) strategy, protection, active management, defense, valuation, etc.)
You will work in close contact with your colleagues within Gevers to provide clients with our 360° Gevers service
You defend the client's interests before the Belgian and European Patent Office as well as before other foreign offices
You will also defend the clients' interests before national and international courts, in collaboration with our mandated lawyers
You become responsible for the patent cases and clients you deal with in your technical field
You will receive personalized mentoring, structured support and training towards qualification as a European Patent Attorney.
At Gevers you can count on
Full-time contract for an indefinite period;
Attractive salary package supplemented with fringe benefits:
Meal vouchers
Group and hospital insurance
Eco-vouchers
Sports and culture vouchers
Reimbursement for commuting
Arrangement with public transport (NMBS) through a third-party payer system
Group and Hospitalization Insurance
Flexible Income Plan
Opportunities for personal development and growth so you can progress at your own pace
What makes you fit the profile of Engineer at Gevers?
You have a PhD in Bioscience Engineering with a focus on cell and gene biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or Molecular Biology
You are eager to learn and want to work with a wide variety of topics, including biotech innovations in agriculture and food
You have a good fundamental understanding of your technical specialty and you're able to translate your theoretical knowledge into practical projects
You have are fluent in Dutch and English, written and oral
You are responsible and have an eye for detail
You are flexible and able to work with tight deadlines
You are motivated and have a positive attitude, with an open mind to develop business
You want to integrate in a high-performing team of patent professionals who combine deep technical expertise with a collaborative, supportive mindset.