Intellectual Property Specialist

ELT Group; Roma; In loco; EUR 30.000 - 45.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading defense and space manufacturing firm is seeking an Intellectual Property Specialist to manage its IP portfolio, including patents and trademarks. The role requires familiarity with IP regulations and strong drafting skills. Candidates should have a relevant master's degree and some experience in similar roles. This is a full-time, entry-level position based in the Greater Rome Metropolitan Area.

Competenze

• 2–5 years of experience in IP roles within industrial companies or consulting firms.
• Strong understanding of EPO, WIPO, and USPTO regulations.

Mansioni

• Manage IP portfolio, including patents and trademarks.
• Conduct patent due diligence and analysis.
• Support legal department in IP litigation.

Conoscenze

Knowledge of national and international IP regulations

Familiarity with patent databases

Strong technical and legal drafting skills

Formazione

Master's degree in Engineering, Law, Economics, or related fields

Specialized courses in Intellectual Property or Patent Management

Descrizione del lavoro

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Responsibilities

• IP portfolio management: monitor, update, and maintain the company’s database of registered patents, trademarks, and designs.
• Filing and protection activities: support the drafting, filing, and prosecution of patent and trademark applications in collaboration with specialized consultants and law firms.
• Patent due diligence and analysis: conduct prior art searches, freedom‑to‑operate analyses, technology mapping, and IP benchmarking.
• IP contracting: contribute to the drafting and review of contractual clauses related to intellectual property (NDAs, license agreements, R&D agreements, technology transfer agreements, purchase agreements, etc.).
• IP litigation management: support the Legal Department in opposition procedures, litigation, and defense of IP rights.
• Economic and commercial evaluation: assess the IP portfolio (Cost Method, Income Method) to support Offset, Sales, M&A, JV, Patent Box initiatives.
• Regulatory and competitive monitoring: stay updated on international IP regulations and competitors’ patent activities.
• IP Risk Management: ensure the management of the IP risk process by identifying potential risks (e.g., IP loss risk) and evaluating their impact and probability through the definition and implementation of mitigation actions.

Requirements

• Knowledge of national and international IP regulations (EPO, WIPO, USPTO).
• Familiarity with patent databases (Espacenet, PatBase, Derwent, etc.).
• Strong technical and legal drafting skills.
• 2–5 years of experience in similar roles within industrial companies, research centers, or patent and trademark consulting firms.

Education

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Law, Economics and Business, Biotechnology, or other technical‑scientific disciplines.
• A master’s or specialized courses in Intellectual Property or Patent Management (e.g., WIPO, Politecnico di Milano, Luiss, etc.) are considered a plus.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

General Business

Industries

Defense and Space Manufacturing

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