IPJobs Global

2021-09-03 16:00:03 ​​#vacancy #australia #legal

Vacancy:
Legal Counsel - IP at ResMed

Qualifications and skills:
• Minimum of 3 years of post-qualification experience in intellectual property law.
• Experience in an in-house IP legal team or in private practice as part of an IP group.
• Litigation experience desirable.

Responsibilities:
• Involve in overall ResMed's IP activities - IP review, IP operation, patent litigation support.
• Manage the body of knowledge pertaining to ResMed/Competitor patents, design registrations and trademarks.
• Oversees the development of ResMed’s intellectual property portfolio.
• Counsels on IP legal risk associated with project proposals, freedom to operate opinions and ResMed’s relationships with external parties.
• Engages and liaises with external IP legal counsel (litigious & non-litigious)
• Participates in negotiation teams and liaises with external parties and their legal representatives.
• Reviews and settles all major contracts and other commercial arrangements (for services, acquisitions, other relationships & securities) for compliance with ResMed’ IP strategies.
• Informs business of new or proposed intellectual property-related legislation, policy and non-government interests which may affect its activities.
• Defines appropriate strategies and systems to maintain and build ResMed IP by working closely with the broader ResMed team (global research and development, product development and business development units) to meet business objectives.
• This is a global role, hence travel are required depending on the needs. Open / Comment

2021-09-02 16:00:03 ​​#vacancy #US #intellectualproperty

Vacancy:
IP Paralegal at RH

Qualifications and skills:
• Four-year degree or equivalent experience
• At least two years’ experience as a paralegal, clerk, or similar role in the intellectual property practice of a law firm or private industry
• A working knowledge of ecommerce websites, including the structure of websites, URLs, images, and hyperlinks; and experience with conducting complex searches on the Internet, compiling and organizing data, and preparing and submitting takedowns and other submissions to various ecommerce websites
• High proficiency with MS Office applications, specifically Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Willingness and ability to learn and expand skills
• Analytical skills with the ability to think critically
• Strong ability to multitask and ability to meet fast turnaround deadlines
• Strong orientation to detail; strong editing and proofreading abilities
• Cooperative and flexible team-oriented attitude
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Responsibilities:
• Provide support with clearance, prosecution, maintenance and enforcement of trademarks, copyrights and patents
• Monitor internet and review websites, ecommerce websites, blogs and social media, for infringing or problematic content and draft cease and desist letters and submit takedowns
• Perform Internet searches relating to due diligence projects
• Establish and maintain internal practices and procedures for intellectual property related information, filings and deadlines
• Oversee accuracy and necessary follow-up on docket entries
• Prepare and generate reports in Word and Excel, including reports regarding pending trademark applications and registered trademarks
• Collaborate with associates across Company’s business divisions and affiliates on a variety of intellectual property matters, such as trademark, copyright and patent programs
• Maintain intellectual property portfolios with the Supervising Attorney
• Preparing applications for copyright registrations
• Registering domain names
• Support Supervising Attorney with respect to Intellectual Property matters
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Supervising Attorney or other Company officers Open / Comment

2021-09-01 16:00:02 ​​#vacancy #india #patents

Vacancy:
Patent Engineer at Johnson & Johnson

Qualifications and skills:
• Bachelors/Master’s Degree in Mechatronics/ Mechanical/Computer Engineering/ Biomedical
• Postgraduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights Management or Patent Agent Certification would be preferred
• 5 – 8 years of IP Analytics Experience including
• Ability to develop complex search strategies and taxonomies to search across various patent and scientific literature databases
• Prior Art Searching for Patentability Assessment, Freedom to Operate Analysis, Patent Validity
• Strategic IP Analytics including Technology Landscapes, White Space Analysis, Competitive Intelligence
• Good understanding of Patent Law – TRIPS agreement, Composition of US, EPO, India and China Patents, standards of patentability and differences between patent law of different jurisdictions
• Proficient in searching with various databases including Patbase, Derwent Innovation, Orbit, TotalPatent, STN, Espacenet and USPTO etc.
• Proficient in searching scientific literature databases like Science Direct, Scirus etc.
• Strong Technical & Academic Background – Should have ability to quickly grasp cutting edge technologies from multiple technology domains
• Familiarity with computer languages, algorithms, microprocessors, digital electronics and computer architectures preferred

Responsibilities:
• Work closely with the Local IP Managers, Liaisons, Attorneys, and Project Teams to develop a deep understanding of the projects/product and technology pipeline.
• Conduct Patent Studies such as landscape, “white space”, prior art, freedom to operate (FTO), and invalidity/validity searches at various NPD Stages.
• Design & Conduct Patent Mapping Studies to identify new areas & strategic directions for Ethicon. Convert the output from these studies into Actionable IP Insights.
• Proactively monitor competitor activities through patent literature and periodically assess and identify potential new competitors
• Generate weekly patent alerts in the technical areas of interest for monitoring new developments
• Assist patent attorneys for patent due diligence work
• Execute other critical IP projects – Technology Mapping
• Ensure highest level of confidentiality with respect to the IP deliverables & related communications. Open / Comment

2021-08-31 16:00:02 ​​#vacancy #switzerland #patents

Vacancy:
Patent Engineer at ZF

Qualifications and skills:
• Bachelor’s degree or above majored in mechanical, electronic, automotive, physics, aerospace, information science, robotics or similar.
• First Experience/knowledge in patents & IP (management, creation, search), preferable within the automotive sector.
• Proven team player with international mindset. Highly self-motivated and self-managed individual, not afraid to solve difficult topics. Able to act independently, service-minded, to support the creation of IP at product innovation staff globally .
• Strong analytical thinking and rapid understanding.
• Fluent English & German skills, both written and verbal are compulsory.

Responsibilities:
• Execution of intellectual property rights searches and analysis, including state of the art assessment, competition analyses, freedom-to-operate (FTO) analyses, landscaping, etc.
• Identification and safeguarding of patentable ideas, together with anticipation of technology trends in the automotive, transportation & new technology fields.
• Support of internal strategic creation of Invention Disclosures (ID) on all relevant technology fields by identifying ideas and supporting inventors in quickly creating meaningful ID.
• Preparation, implementation and reporting out of patent committees, patent statistics and support in assessing IP issues in innovation development projects. Monitoring of third-party intellectual property rights activities (e.g. competitor patent monitoring.
• Support of internal and external patent attorneys or representatives in all intellectual property proceedings (application, registration, examination, opposition, defending, etc.). Open / Comment

2021-08-30 16:00:02 ​​#vacancy #mexico #intellectualproperty

Vacancy:
IP Legal Counsel at Diageo

Description:
As part of the Global IP Team, has responsibility for the clearance, protection and registration, enhancement and renewal of Diageo’s IP portfolio of trade marks, designs and copyright in connection with Diageo’s global tequila portfolio as well as across a range of markets and/or brand teams, with an initial focus on Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, Peru, Uruguay, Brazil, Paraguay, Ecuador, Bolivia, Argentina, Chile and the Caribbean.
Work within a team consisting of an General Counsel IP, IP Counsel and other Junior IP Counsel. Having responsibility for a significant portfolio to deliver high-quality, commercially orientated Intellectual Property legal services to Diageo marketing and innovation functions, including responsibility for counselling and effective administration of the relevant trade mark portfolios.
Key outputs may vary over time, however, these typically include:
• Participate effectively as member of a team delivering all aspects of world-class IP legal services.
• Assist in all aspects of trade mark clearance, prosecution, registration, conflicts and renewals for example:
- Conduct preliminary clearance searches; analyze results and prepare draft reports to the business;
- Instruct clearance searches in the relevant territory and analyze results and prepare draft reports to the business;
- File trade mark applications and prosecute through to registration (e.g. deal with examination reports and supporting documentation) via our dedicated agent;
- Review draft opposition / revocation / cancellation notices for trade mark proceedings, collect and collate evidence to support all opposition proceedings and prepare draft supporting observations;
- Manage all relevant data input, liaising with external agents and counsel;
• Review and approve advertising and marketing materials.
• Review and approve product packaging and labels.
• Assist IP Counsel with litigation and other conflict matters involving Diageo’s IP rights. Open / Comment

2021-08-27 16:00:06 ​​#vacancy #india #intellectualproperty

Vacancy:
IP Counsel at Philips

Qualifications and skills:
• Master's degree in (computer) science, technology, or engineering,
• Qualified Indian Patent Agent,
• 7+ years of experience of patent drafting and prosecution,
• Excellent communication, consultancy, and networking skills,
• Excellent analytical skills. Experience in IoT, software and artificial intelligence is preferred,
• Proactively seeks to understand needs of internal clients in research and the business. Ability to handle complex requests, quickly adapt to changing needs and set priorities,
• Organized, accurate and detail oriented,
• Excellent networking capabilities to build a close professional relationship with the Innovation teams at multiple locations (e.g. Bangalore and Pune) and coaching these Innovation teams on IP issues, helping them build portfolios and think in ecosystems,
• Fluent in English, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities:
As an Intellectual Property Counsel, You are responsible for shaping the building of our IP portfolio, focusing on innovations in the healthcare field, including IP related to information technology (such as software, databases, mobile apps, and artificial intelligence) to provide optimal IP protection to the business so that we can create maximum value from that portfolio through licensing and other commercial IP-based deals. Advising Philips’ businesses and research organizations in all IP-related matters with a focus upon patent creation and prosecution. Managing third-party IP risks. Open / Comment

2021-08-26 16:00:07 ​​#vacancy #india #intellectualproperty

Vacancy:
IP Strategist at Mercedes-Benz R&D India

Qualifications and skills:
• Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Electrical & Electronics/Computer Science/Information Technology or equivalent.
• An additional certification in management (MBA or equivalent) or innovation management (Design thinking, TRIZ) would be advantage.
• Minimum 4 years as R&D engineer in a reputed organization.
• Additional exposure related to software development in automotive related technologies related to AI/ML, ADAS, Cloud computing, Electric mobility, battery management, embedded software, Data analytics, Connected Cars, UI/UX, OTA, Cyber security would be preferred.
• Quick learner with passion for learning, and tracking technological progress in automotive industry
• Ability to understand and go deep in diverse/complex/emerging technological areas relevant to automotive domains
• Patent research, landscaping and whitespace analysis
• Business Acumen and Strategic Mindset- Understanding business strategy, financial metrics, market sizing and business model
• Excellent communication, inter-personal and networking skills

Responsibilities:
• Closely working with the R&D engineers to understand current programs, and identify patent creation opportunities relevant to Strategic Roadmap of the organization
• Interface with the Business leaders and Innovation management teams to track Innovation and IP KPIs and drive strategic initiatives
• Drive initiatives to continuously improve the quantity and quality of patent portfolio
• Monitor the competitive IP landscape and benchmarking to generate actionable insights
• Guiding the inventors in developing their raw ideas to patentable solutions. Open / Comment

2021-08-25 16:00:04 ​​#vacancy #germany #intellectualproperty

Vacancy:
IP Manager at Nitto

Qualifications and skills:
• You have a master degree in the field of patent attorny, science, preferably in chemistry and/or a background in the chemical industry.
• You have several years of experience with working in or cooperating with International IP firms.
• You are familiar with International patent law.
• You have a strong will to succeed and to investigate thouroughly.
• You are fluent in English.

Responsibilities:
• As an Intellectual Property Manager you will contribute to Nitto’s business growth by conducting IP activities.
• You will be responsible to set-up and implement an IP strategy for each business area and project, in cooperation with our head office in Japan.
• You will be the link between our R&D department and the international Intellectual Property Law firms we work with.
• You will be in charge of Intellectual Property Patent filing and the follow up of IP litigation together with our legal department.
• Your home base will be Munich but occasionally you can travel to one of the other sites in the EMEA region.
• This position reports to the EMEA R&D Director. Open / Comment

2021-08-24 16:00:03 ​​#vacancy #ukraine #intellectualproperty

Vacancy:
Innovation Consultant at IPStyle

Qualifications and skills:
• Interest in innovations is a must!
• Completed legal or technical education
• Previous work experience
• Proficiency in written and spoken English at least at the upper-intermediate (advanced level is best), as well as fluent Ukrainian
• Experience in communication with foreign companies will be an advantage
• Systems thinking, attentiveness, responsibility, and proactive vision

Responsibilities:
• Communicating with foreign partners
• Preparing profile consultations and clarifications for clients
Participating in conducting complex patent studies (patent landscapes, FTO searches)
• Participation in conducting patent searches
• Participation in the preparation of applications for inventions and utility models
• Support for the process of patenting of inventions and utility models in Ukraine and abroad, other necessary support for projects
• Implementation of patent translations Open / Comment

2021-08-23 17:27:48 ​​#vacancy #bermuda #intellectualproperty

Vacancy:
IP Manager at Government of Bermuda

Qualifications and skills:
• Possess a working knowledge of Trademark Legislation, Patent and Design Legislation, Copyright and Design Act
• Possess a working knowledge of the Nice Classification Treaty, Vienna Classification Treaty, Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPs) Agreement, and other relevant international treaties and conventions administered by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), The United Kingdom Trademark Act 1994, and the Uniform Domain-Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) practice and procedures.
• Possess good understanding of budget preparation and management principles with the ability to interpret and apply Financial Instructions and employ standard accounting procedures.
• Ability to interpret and apply the Public Service Commission Regulations, Conditions of Employment and Code of Conduct, Collective Bargaining Agreements (BPSU and BIU)
• Must be computer literate and knowledge of Search and Intellectual Property Rights Case Management System software i.e. SWORD - Ptolemy and Acsepto Software System.
• Applicant must have a minimum of five years’ relevant trade and service mark examination and registration experience.
• Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Law or in a relevant field of study.
• Possession of a post graduate certificate in Intellectual Property Law as well as a working knowledge of a foreign language (i.e. French, Spanish, or Italian) would be preferred.

Responsibilities:
• Ensures that applications in respect of Trade Marks, Service Marks, Patents, and Design in accordance with the Trademark Act 1974, the Patent and Design Act 1930 and other relevant legislation are examined and processed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Determines the registrability of the Marks in accordance with the Trade and Service Mark legislation and legal practice, considering whether the Marks are descriptive, distinctive or deceptive. Also considers whether the class of goods and services for which protection is sought meets the international classification system known as the Nice Classification. Conducts a search of the electronic database for phonetically or visually identical or similar Marks.
• Manages the day to day operations of the Section and ensures that the Section achieves its established goals and objectives. Provides advice, leadership, and guidance to the staff. Ensures that staff is aware of the relevant policies, administrative procedures, standards and legislation and that they adhere to them in the discharge of their duties and responsibilities.
• In consultation with the Assistant Registrar General and in accordance with the departmental business plan, establishes the operational goals, objectives, and standard of service to be achieved by the Section. Measures and evaluates the achievement of established objectives, reviews performance of the Section against established objectives and directs the implementation of corrective measures in accordance with established policies and procedures. Reports achievements of goals and objectives to the Assistant Registrar General.
• Gives advice, guidance and information to the Registrar General, the Assistant Registrar General, staff, Intellectual Property agents and the general public on IP matters (e.g. Trademarks, Patent, Design and Copyrights, and Domain Names).
• Maintains a working knowledge of Intellectual Property registration procedures and examination practices and gives advice and/or makes recommendations to the Assistant Registrar General or Registrar General for the adoption of new procedures/practices or changes to existing procedures/practices. Open / Comment