IP Search Specialist

uptoIP GmbH; Windischgarsten; Hybrid; EUR 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff restaurant

Mobile phone

Company events

Home office option

Job summary

uptoIP GmbH in Austria seeks a Technical IP researcher to conduct patent and literature searches for R&D projects, perform prior art and FTO searches, and monitor third-party IP rights. You will contribute independently within the IP Searches team and support trademark/design searches. Strong English, technical education, and travel readiness are essential.

Home office option is available, with a minimum gross salary under the collective agreement of €3,157.47 per month for full-time work.

Qualifications

• Completed technical education (e.g. technical college or university degree) or equivalent.
• Preferably experience in patent searching or patent law.
• Independent and responsible working style.
• Strong analytical and holistic thinking skills.
• Communication, presentation, and moderation skills.
• High willingness to learn and strong team orientation.
• Commitment and flexibility.
• Very good English skills.
• Willingness to travel (day trips)

Responsibilities

• Conduct patent and technical literature searches for leading clients’ R&D projects
• Perform prior art searches
• Conduct and evaluate Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) searches
• Analyze search results and monitor third-party IP rights
• Carry out trademark and design searches
• Contribute independently within the Intellectual Property Searches team

Skills

Analytical thinking

English proficiency

Communication & presentation

Independent work style

Team orientation

Willingness to travel

Commitment & flexibility

Education

Technical education (e.g. technical college or university degree)

Job description

Technical IP research and prior art analysis | all genders

Professional searches provide a critical foundation for strategic and operational decisions across all phases of the product lifecycle for our industrial clients. Depending on the objective and specific question, the appropriate search approach is selected. Your technical understanding is essential to grasp the client’s invention and accurately assess market developments.

Your Responsibilities:

• Conduct patent and technical literature searches for leading clients’ R&D projects
• Perform prior art searches
• Conduct and evaluate Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) searches
• Analyze search results and monitor third-party IP rights
• Carry out trademark and design searches
• Contribute independently within the Intellectual Property Searches team

Your Profile:

• Completed technical education (e.g. technical college or university degree) or equivalent
• Preferably experience in patent searching or patent law
• Independent and responsible working style
• Strong analytical and holistic thinking skills
• Communication, presentation, and moderation skills
• High willingness to learn and strong team orientation
• Commitment and flexibility
• Very good English skills
• Willingness to travel (day trips)

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive training and development opportunities in intellectual property
• Insight into the full scope of IP as a foundation for your role
• Integration into a central function within a collaborative and diverse team
• A wide range of daily benefits (e.g. staff restaurant, mobile phone, company events, etc.)
• Home office option available
• In accordance with legal requirements, the minimum gross salary under the collective agreement is €3,157.47 per month (14 payments per year) for full-time employment. Overpayment is possible depending on qualifications and experience.

Don’t worry if you don’t meet every requirement listed. Convince us that you are still the right fit. Beyond professional qualifications, we value mindset and character. We are looking for colleagues who set high standards for themselves and others, strive for continuous development, and are ready to take responsibility.