Job Description

• Evaluate invention disclosures to determine patentability and optimal protection strategies.
• Oversee growth and quality of patent portfolio.
• Drive the creation of IP with R&D, assess innovations and recommend suitable IP protection aligned with the strategy.
• Ensure Freedom to Operate (FtO) by Conducting FTO analyses and actions.
• Maintain and improve collaboration with external IP partners.
• Manage maintenance, oppositions, and nullity proceedings for parts of the IP portfolio.
• Assist Group Head IP in pre-litigation and litigation work.
• Promote IP awareness and networking within the organization.
• Track rival IP activities to inform strategy.
• Create IP policies and ensure compliance.
• Support licensing and IP-related contracts