Intellectual Property Manager
Intellectual Property Manager
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Job Description
The Intellectual Property Manager a key member of the Global Intellectual Property department will play a crucial role in fostering collaboration between the legal and engineering teams to safeguard Vertivs intellectual property. The primary focus of this role is managing an international patent portfolio including processing invention disclosures drafting patent applications and overseeing outside counsel. Additionally responsibilities encompass the development implementation and supervision of patent policies procedures and processes companywide as well as handling patentrelated matters for designated Business Units.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinate and lead regular patent committee meetings to evaluate invention disclosures and patent applications in compliance with international corporate intellectual property (IP) guidelines.
- Oversee the international invention disclosure process and manage a global patent portfolio in alignment with corporate and USPTO guidelines.
- Establish and implement an efficient system for inventors to submit new inventions while ensuring compliance with US standards.
- Generate and present reports relating to the portfolios status key performance indicators and performance to senior management and stakeholders with a focus on US market considerations.
- Work closely with inventors and external counsel to draft highquality patent applications that meet International and USPTO standards.
- Identify key performance metrics to optimize the patent prosecution process.
- Supervise the patent prosecution process including responding to office actions and engaging with the USPTO and foreign counsel.
- Ensure consistency with the companys IP strategy and USPTO patent regulations.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Preferred candidate will have at least 5 years of fulltime patent prosecution experience with a reputable law firm or company.
- Prior corporate Intellectual Property management experience is a plus.
- Minimum BS in Engineering or Physics; an MS or Ph.D. would certainly be valued (other engineering disciplines will be considered as well).
- Must possess excellent interpersonal skills suitable engineering as well as executive management interaction.
- Licensed to practice in front of the European Patent Office or equivalent European Patent Convention Country.
- Excellent project management skills
- Excellent organizational analytical and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in patent management software solutions.
- Ability to work independently and multitask in a fastpaced environment
- 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
- Proficiency in various software programs/patent searching platforms such as IP or Questel
PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
- No special physical or environmental demands
TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED
- Up to 10
The successful candidate will embrace Vertivs 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
- HighPerformance Culture
- Innovation
- Financial Strength
OUR BEHAVIORS
- Own It
- Act With Urgency
- Foster a CustomerFirst Mindset
- Think Big and Execute
- Lead by Example
- Drive Continuous Improvement
- Learn and Seek Out Development
At Vertiv were on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to lifechanging medicines from push notifications to generative AI. We design manufacture and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $6.9 billion in revenue 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.
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. If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role please visit the companys career page located on Vertiv/Careers
Work Authorization
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 F1 H1 H2 L B J or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future are not eligible for hire.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
