Intellectual Property (IP) Manager.

Intellectual Property (IP) Manager

£££ + benefits package

Cambridgeshire

Are you an experienced IP Manager looking for an in-house move, but with a difference? Are you adept at maintaining a commercially viable intellectual property portfolio?


The Person

You're an experienced Intellectual Property Manager, possessing a legal and/or scientific degree background, currently working in-house as part of a dedicated IP team or similar environment. A technical understanding of electronics or engineering would be advantageous.

Familiarity with electronics/engineering based patent processes, coupled with an understanding of how IP integrates with R&D and the wider legal function of an organisation.

You should possess an analytical and enquiring mind, with excellent attention to detail and an ability to work under pressure. You must be methodical, organised and possess commercial acumen.


The Role

* Manage and maintain a commercially viable intellectual property portfolio;
* Identify and secure IP protection for internal projects including drafting, filing and prosecution rights, liaising with internal and external agents as appropriate;
* Helping to maintain IP management systems for a growing portfolio of over 100 patent families;
* Assisting technical staff with IP-related questions and helping with the continuing development of IP-related knowledge and processes within the organisation;
* Patent searching in areas of interest and giving advice on third-party patent rights
* Attending patent committee meetings involving the IP team and technical and commercial managers


The Company

This innovative multidisciplinary engineering company is at the forefront of new technology, and their IP department is growing quickly. They have attracted world-class engineers from mechanical, electronics, software, materials science and system modelling backgrounds, so you'll be rubbing shoulders with an extensive peer-to-peer network.

They also help define and mould to your skills and ambitions within a multi-disciplinary team. Their culture can accommodate individuals with very different skill sets, so you'll have the opportunity to make an important contribution in a fast growing company, with a global reach.

If you feel you have the requisite experience, aptitude and commercial acumen to make a difference, then please get in touch for further details:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesdawesaspire/