Intellectual Property Advisor (f/m/d)

SAP; Walldorf; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company is seeking an Intellectual Property Advisor to join their Global Patent Group. The role involves advising on IP issues, managing patent portfolios, and collaborating with various teams. Candidates must have a science/technology degree and be fluent in German and English. This position offers a collaborative environment and opportunities for personal development.

Leistungen

Flexible Work Models

Health and Well-being Focus

Qualifikationen

• Admitted to the European Patent Office or German Patent Office.
• Understanding of software patent practices and principles.
• Ability to manage projects in a complex environment.

Aufgaben

• Advise on IP issues and coordinate patent portfolio development.
• Assist with IP due diligence and litigation risk assessment.
• Engage and manage outside counsel.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal Skills

Presentation Skills

Technical Skills

Strategic Thinking

Ausbildung

University Degree in Science/Technology

Jobbeschreibung

At SAP, we enable you to bring out your best. Our company culture is focused on collaboration and a shared passion to help the world run better. We focus every day on building the foundation for tomorrow and creating a workplace that embraces differences, values flexibility, and is aligned with our purpose-driven and future-focused work. We offer a highly collaborative, caring team environment with a strong focus on learning and development, recognition for your individual contributions, and a variety of benefit options for you to choose from.

YOUR FUTURE ROLE

Intellectual Property Advisor in the Global Patent Group

As a market leader in enterprise application software, SAP helps companies of all sizes and industries run better. From back office to boardroom, warehouse to storefront, desktop to mobile device – SAP empowers people and organizations to work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively to stay ahead of the competition.

1. Engage with internal client groups (product development, product marketing, corporate development, sales, corporate legal, etc.) to advise on IP issues and coordinate activities related to patent portfolio development, risk management (such as third-party disputes), and IP-related agreements.
2. Build and manage a patent portfolio supporting one or more lines of business.
3. Assist with IP due diligence activities, assessment of litigation risks, and evaluation of IP licenses and other agreements, supporting lines of business.
4. Coordinate on strategic topics with other IP Counsel team members.
5. Engage and manage outside counsel – no patent drafting or prosecution work required.
6. Travel component up to 10%, including trips to various development locations.

YOUR PROFILE

1. Must be admitted to the European Patent Office or German Patent Office (experience with US patents a plus).
2. A university degree in a science/technology field is required (computer science, electrical engineering, or related degree a plus).
3. Understanding of software patent practices and principles.
4. Ability to apply knowledge of relevant industry trends and issues to day-to-day business planning.
5. Ability to translate technology and market trends into strategies and recommendations to support SAP’s business objectives.
6. Ability to travel internationally and work across cultural and language boundaries.
7. Ability to manage projects in a complex, matrixed environment with virtual teams of high-level professionals.
8. Strong technical, interpersonal, verbal, presentation, and writing skills to interact effectively with inventors, colleagues, and management.
9. Strategic thinker with organizational savvy, results-driven, yet team-oriented.
10. Native German and fluent English are mandatory.

Preferred experience includes patent drafting, prosecution, licensing, and litigation.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Global Patent Group, part of SAP’s Global Legal department, works with SAP developers, engineers, and researchers worldwide. Our goal is to connect business needs with inventions to develop and deploy patents and other IP protections supporting SAP’s objectives. This role offers independence and autonomy, suited for decisive, independent professionals.

BRING OUT YOUR BEST

SAP innovations help over four hundred thousand customers worldwide work more efficiently and leverage business insights. Known for ERP software leadership, SAP now leads in end-to-end business applications, analytics, and intelligent technologies. As a purpose-driven, future-focused cloud company with 200 million users and over 100,000 employees, we foster a collaborative environment and personal development. We connect industries, people, and platforms, ensuring every challenge receives a suitable solution.

WE WIN WITH INCLUSION

SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible work models ensure everyone feels included and can perform at their best. We believe in harnessing diverse talents to create a more equitable world. SAP is an equal opportunity employer and provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities. For assistance, contact: [e-mail].

Requisition ID: 427056 | Work Area: Administration | Travel: 0-10% | Career Level: Professional | Employment: Full Time | Locations: Virtual - Germany #LI-Hybrid

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