Provide informed counseling on invention protection, IP portfolio management, invention disclosures, freedom-to-operate and white space analysis
Manage opposition and validity proceedings, monitor competitor products and assess potential infringement of Carrier patents
Advise Senior Management on potential infringement risks and oversee patent litigation when required
Support new product development, including infringement and validity analyses, competitive intelligence and IP monitoring
Monitor third-party patents, provide opinions on validity/infringement, and support annuities decisions for patent and trademark portfolios
Draft and negotiate IP-related agreements (development, technical services, software licenses, NDAs, etc.) and advise on agreements with IP components (supply, sales, service, acquisitions)
Work with marketing and legal teams and external counsel on trademark management
Provide clear guidance to senior management, legal and R&D, with active participation in product development meetings and implementation of IP strategies
Maintain and apply deep expertise in relevant IP laws, track regulatory changes, and ensure compliance across CCR
Communicate effectively across CCR, manage outside counsel, deliver results on time and within budget, and operate effectively in a global, multicultural IP department
Learn and implement current IP tools and processes and drive continuous improvement
Advise on general IP-related business requests
Requirements
Fully qualified European Patent Attorney (ideally plus national qualification)
Technical/engineering degree (mechanical, electrical, computer, physics or similar); engineering experience is a plus
5+ years in EP patent law and prosecution in a reputable firm or in-house IP department
Fluent in English and German (written and oral)
Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently
Strong communication skills across all levels of the organization and ability to manage senior relationships
Strong priority-setting skills aligned to department strategy
Ability to manage adversity and challenging situations
Global mindset and proven ability to work in a multicultural, multi-functional environment with integrity and respect.
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