Intellectual Property Manager - UK

MBDA; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense organization in the UK is seeking a skilled professional to manage intellectual property and patent filings. The role involves collaborating with external Patent Attorneys, leading IP strategies, and ensuring compliance with IP policies. The ideal candidate should have a background in engineering or natural science and knowledge of patent law. This is a dynamic hybrid position, offering competitive salary and benefits, including a company bonus, private medical cover, and supportive working environment.

Benefits

Company bonus up to 27%

Car allowance

Private medical cover

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals and free parking

Qualifications

• Home office working is considered.
• Capability to manage IP processes based on Group IP Policy.

Responsibilities

• Manage patent filings and coordinate with Patent Attorneys.
• Lead the national IP protection committee.
• Contribute to MBDA Group IP strategy.

Skills

Patent attorney knowledge

Intellectual Property knowledge

Ability to work in an international environment

Capability to analyze inventions

IP Tools management

Education

Engineering degree or natural science background

Tools

Patent database management tool

Patent monitoring tools

Job description

Passionate about Intellectual Property? MBDA UK has a fantastic opportunity for you.

Salary: Circa £75,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 27% of base salary
• Car Allowance
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Private medical cover
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…

Key duties of the role are:

• Management of patent filings together with external Patent Attorneys, patent monitoring and assessment, coordinate the preparation of oppositions against competitors´ patents, managing the inventions and patent portfolio
• Prepare MBDA UK decisions for patent filing
• Lead the national IP protection committee (IPPC)
• Contribute to the Group MBDA IP strategy and policy
• Liaise with the external Patent Attorneys, patent authorities and cooperation partners
• Develop and implement IP processes and strategies relevant to MBDA UK based on the Group IP Policy and strategy decision
• Contribute to MBDA Group initiatives and documents and exchange of best practice with the other IP managers
• Analysis of IP status in MBDA UK and provision of recommendations (e.g., exchange of IP between Natcos)
• Ensure that strategy and policy is applied and escalate exceptions to the Head of Intellectual Property
• Increase awareness of Intellectual property in MBDA UK to avoid infringement of third-party IP and protect MBDA IP
• Analyse, implement and use IP Tools e.g., for patent monitoring, freedom-to-operate analysis and alert functions and implement a Patent database and IP asset management tool
• Monitor performance of MBDA UK IP organisation and implement improvement actions
• Assess potential and cost of litigation actions (together with Legal and Patent Attorneys) and elevate to the Head of IP, Management Committee and Legal for a decision
• Support and provide strategic IP advice to Commercial, Engineering, Legal and Procurement

What we're looking for from you:

• Patent attorney and/or Intellectual Property knowledge
• Engineering or natural science background

• Capability to assess the implication of IP decisions for MBDA
• Capability to analyse an invention for the business and translate it into the most appropriate scheme
• Ability to work with an international environment
• Ability to manage and use IP Tools

Our company

Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

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We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

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