Intellectual Property Rights Manager (f/m/x)

TN Germany; Aalen; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in Vision Care is seeking an Intellectual Property Rights Manager to oversee IPR strategies, manage external partnerships, and ensure compliance with patent regulations. This role requires strong communication skills and a technical background in engineering or science. The ideal candidate will thrive in an international environment and possess a keen interest in disruptive technologies.

Qualifikationen

• Fluency in both written and spoken German and English.
• Understanding of patents, designs, trademarks, and copyrights.

Aufgaben

• Conduct prior art searches and FTO analyses.
• Develop strategies to secure IPR for the company.
• Monitor patent application deadlines.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Teamwork

Technical Issues

Ausbildung

Degree in Patent Engineering

Degree in Technical Engineering

Degree in Physics

Degree in Chemistry

Degree in Science

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title: Intellectual Property Rights Manager (f/m/x), Aalen

Client:

ZEISS Group

Location:

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

1

Posted:

13.05.2025

Expiry Date:

27.06.2025

Job Description:

1. Your Role
   • Inspect correspondence, interaction summaries, and meeting minutes related to projects with external partners.
   • Participate in preparing for and attending meetings with external project partners.
   • Draft or support summaries of information exchanges with external partners.
   • Ensure third-party rights (FTO) by conducting prior art searches, FTO analyses, and creating decision templates in collaboration with the Head of Strategic IP Coordination and the Freedom-To-Operate Analyst.
   • Support the preparation of the Risk Management Meeting for decision-making.
   • Initiate invalidation actions and opinions regarding third-party rights.
   • Work with the Head of Strategic IP Coordination and General Counsels to identify various IPRs and differentiate between project-related and non-project-related background and foreground IPR.
   • Develop strategies to secure IPR for the company.
   • Conduct IP generation calls and workshops to draft invention reports and file patent applications before information exchange with external partners.
   • Monitor patent application deadlines and support the filing process to prevent premature disclosure.
   • Evaluate invention reports, patent applications, and patents to assist management decisions and supervise relevant patent committees.
   • Conduct training sessions on mindset and awareness for technical experts involved in projects.
2. Your Profile
   • Degree in patent engineering, technical engineering, physics, chemistry, or science.
   • Understanding of patents, designs, trademarks, and copyrights.
   • Experience working with external partners.
   • Enjoy working in an international and diverse team.
   • Strong interest in technical issues, especially new and disruptive technologies in Vision Care.
   • Ability to work precisely, meet deadlines, and manage processes.
   • Excellent communication skills and a cooperative mindset.
   • Fluency in both written and spoken German and English.