Senior Counsel IP Operations and R&D, Robotics(m/w/x)

Beschreibung

In this role, you will lead the strategic management of the patent portfolio, ensuring alignment with business goals while collaborating with global stakeholders to protect and enhance the value of innovative assets.

Anforderungen

• •Qualified European Patent Attorney
• •Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a global law firm or multinational corporate environment
• •Expertise in patent drafting and prosecution
• •Freedom-to-operate analyses
• •Litigation experience
• •Mergers & acquisitions experience
• •Contract/technology transaction review experience
• •Strong knowledge of software inventions
• •Knowledge of open source software (OSS)
• •Knowledge of copyright and trademarks
• •Knowledge of fiscal IP matters
• •Knowledge of antitrust issues related to IP
• •Experience managing outside counsel and service providers
• •Experience overseeing the IP budget
• •Experience with non-European IP jurisdictions, particularly the US and/or China
• •Experience with non-European IP jurisdictions is advantageous
• •Managerial experience is a plus
• •Previous experience in the Robotics sector preferred
• •Exceptional attention to detail
• •Autonomy
• •Strategic thinking
• •Problem-solving skills
• •Ability to collaborate effectively
• •Excellent communication skills
• •Ability to engage confidently with R&D teams and business leaders
• •Comfortable working in a global environment
• •Ability to work with diverse stakeholders
• •Adaptability in managing shifting priorities

Aufgaben

• •Identify IP opportunities and manage patent prosecution
• •Shape and align patent portfolios with business strategy
• •Manage relationships with preferred IP law firms
• •Collaborate with outside counsel on enforcement and litigation
• •Conduct legal operability assessments and advise on IP risks
• •Promote IP awareness and foster a strong IP culture
• •Supervise specific activities within the IP function