Patent Professional - (TM)

Job Description

• Oversee integration of IP advice in a dynamic environment to stimulate growth and implementation of inventions;
• Interface with R&D teams to evaluate and support development of new technologies and to provide IP training and awareness, generate new ideas, and harvest new inventions;
• Oversee IP lifecycle management from inception to expiration (invention disclosure review, patent specifications, drafting and response to office action notice, and maintenance of granted IP);
• Perform patent searches, landscape analysis, freedom-to-operate analysis, and validity assessment;
• Guide decision-making to minimize IP risk, develop launch strategies and to secure freedom to operate;
• Negotiate IP terms of licensing, collaboration, and other agreements, and advise the company of its rights and obligations under such agreements;
• Coordinate with outside counsel(s) and internal stakeholders;
• Handle national and foreign patent actions (e.g., response to Office actions, post-grant oppositions, third party observations, etc.);
• Establish and maintain corporate internal practices, procedures and technology for coordinating and streamlining patent-related information, filings, and deadlines;
• Work within IP team to execute intellectual property strategy for corporation.

• University degree in Electronics or Electric Engineering, Computer Technology, Telecommunication or related fields. PhD degree is a plus;
• Minimum experience of 3 years in patent preparation and prosecution;
• Previous experience with sophisticated contract negotiation, in particular IP provisions;
• Experience with contested proceedings (e.g., patent litigation, oppositions etc.) is a plus;
• English Advanced skills for writing, reading and speaking. In addition, German, Serbian or Hungarian skills would be appreciated (not mandatory, but competitively advantageous);
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results;
• Ability to think strategically and systematically, analyze complex business issues, and use sound judgement in deriving conclusions;
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal guidance and as part of a team, in a corporate environment;
• Intercultural experience is not needed but intercultural competence is preferred.

What we offer:

• Flexible working time;
• Home office;
• Health & wellness (Life Assurance, Private Health and Dental Insurance, Sport activities, Canteen etc.);
• Integration Program in a professional, young & dynamic team;
• A mentor for the integration period;
• Professional development opportunities (in Technical and Leadership Areas);
• International Work Environment & Traveling Opportunities.

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