IP Manager (m/w/d)

Tasks:

• Defining the LPKF-wide IP strategy:
  • Advising on the strategic development of the patent portfolio
  • Advising senior management on the impact of actual and projected developments on our company
  • Systematic monitoring and analysis of the patent activities of competitors and deriving recommendations for action
  • Creating appropriate guidelines, processes, and work instructions and selecting methods and tools
• Implementing the IP strategy:
  • Regular review and maintenance of the LPKF patent portfolio 
  • Identifying new patentable inventions
  • Supporting R&D projects:
    • Conducting patentability and freedom-to-operate searches
    • Counselling on patent applications and supporting the examination procedure 
    • Coordinating the activities of external patent attorneys, including clarification of argumentation in response to office actions
  • Preparing and reviewing license agreements and NDAs with technology and business partners
  • Licensing of intellectual property rights (in /out)
  • IP coaching and training for internal colleagues as required 

Job profile:

• Ideally, 3+ years of experience as an IP manager at the interface between technology development and business development
• Several years of experience in patent portfolio management, particularly in examining patent applications and supporting the application process
• Ability to develop strategies for a strong IP position of our company's products 
• Knowledge of contract management, in particular licensing agreements and development agreements
• Excellent communication skills for close collaboration with all stakeholders
• Strong service, hands-on, and "finisher" mentality
• Willingness to travel occasionally to LPKF sites (mainly Suhl, Fürth and Naklo in Slovenia)
• Language skills: German (B2), English (C1)
• Excellent technical understanding and very good perceptiveness
• Technical / scientific degree
• Advanced knowledge in the international patent system is an advantage

We offer: 

• A great perspective with varied tasks in a collegial team in a high-tech environment
• 38-hour week for full-time employees
• Flexible working hours and the possibility to work not only on site but also remotely
• 30 days holiday
• JobRad offer and Givve benefit-card
• Optional participation in the annual employee share program
• Free benefits e.g. fruit, juice, coffee, gym
• Discounted job ticket
• Company pension scheme, subsidy for capital-forming benefits
• Modern working environment and professional IT equipment
• Fun at work and beyond through various events, e.g. participation in the company run, dragon boat races, skiing, Christmas parties, after-work events and much more

We look forward to receiving your application, please mention your desired salary!