Intellectual Property Manager

Experteer Italy; Bologna; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

An established industry player is seeking an Intellectual Property Manager to join their dynamic legal team in Bologna. This role involves managing IP activities, drafting patent applications, and collaborating with inventors to foster innovation. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills and a minimum of 5 years of experience in patent prosecution. Join a forward-thinking company that values safety, integrity, and teamwork, and contribute to shaping the future of technology and innovation.

Competenze

• Minimum 5 years of experience in patent drafting and prosecution.
• Excellent project management and interpersonal skills.

Mansioni

• Manage day-to-day IP activities and coordinate with inventors.
• Draft and file patent applications and manage budgets.

Conoscenze

Patent Drafting

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Detail-oriented

Formazione

BE/ME/MTech

Strumenti

Innography

Derwent

Questel

MS Office

Descrizione del lavoro

Who are we?

At Vertiv, we’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected.With $5 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

We are now looking for a new Intellectual Property Managerto join our dynamic legal team inBologna or Tognana, Italy!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing/ Co-ordinating IP activities on a day-to-day basis

• Plan, administer, and maintain IP training and incentive/recognition programs to encourage a culture of innovation at Vertiv.

• Work directly with inventors to harvest and develop ideas into viable invention disclosures.

• Draft, prepare and file patent applications with Indian Patent office and coordinate with outside counsel regarding foreign filings.

• Review and draft responses to office actions for both domestic and foreign filings.

• Provide guidance and instructions to outside counsel on prosecution, international filing decisions, continuations, abandonments, etc.

• Oversee budgets and track spending for patent-related matters, including annuity and law firm payments;

• Prepare reports of patent-related metrics/KPIs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BE/ME/MTech or equivalent from a reputed institute with minimum 5 years of experience in patent drafting, prosecution, search

• Experience in working with In-House IP team would be an added advantage

• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills suitable for substantial client interaction.

• Proficiency in using patent databases such as Innography, Derwent, Questel etc.

• Excellent project management skills • Excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills

• Detail-oriented

• Proficiency in MS Office

• Ability to work independently and multi-task in a fast-paced environment

• Familiar with the procedures set forth in the MPEP (Manual of Patent Examining Procedures) regarding the prosecution of patents, as well as knowledge of basic patent filing regulations in foreign countries

• Proficiency in reviewing and analyzing patents with the ability to summarize the scope of the patents and communicate such scope (both orally and in written form) to a variety of stakeholders

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• No special physical or environmental demands.

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED

• Up to 10%

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS:Safety.Integrity. Respect.Teamwork.Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

•Customer Focus

•Operational Excellence

•High-Performance Culture

•Innovation

•Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

•Own It

•Act With Urgency

•Foster a Customer-First Mindset

•Think Big and Execute

•Lead by Example

•Drive Continuous Improvement

•Learn and Seek Out Development

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to [e-mail]. If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers.

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Posting Date: 2025-03-11